Finding the Third Proportional to 161,592 and 346,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,592 and 346,512 is: 743,047.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,592 : 346,512 = 346,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,592/346,512 = 346,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,592x = 346,512 × 346,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,592x = 120,070,566,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,070,566,144/161,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,047.71
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