Finding the Third Proportional to 161,498 and 250,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,498 and 250,059 is: 387,184.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,498 : 250,059 = 250,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,498/250,059 = 250,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,498x = 250,059 × 250,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,498x = 62,529,503,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,529,503,481/161,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,184.38
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