Finding the Third Proportional to 161,493 and 345,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,493 and 345,072 is: 737,336.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,493 : 345,072 = 345,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,493/345,072 = 345,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,493x = 345,072 × 345,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,493x = 119,074,685,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,074,685,184/161,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,336.51
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