Finding the Third Proportional to 161,592 and 353,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,592 and 353,964 is: 775,350.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,592 : 353,964 = 353,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,592/353,964 = 353,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,592x = 353,964 × 353,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,592x = 125,290,513,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,290,513,296/161,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,350.97
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