Finding the Third Proportional to 161,618 and 352,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,618 and 352,610 is: 769,306.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,618 : 352,610 = 352,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,618/352,610 = 352,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,618x = 352,610 × 352,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,618x = 124,333,812,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,333,812,100/161,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,306.71
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