Finding the Third Proportional to 161,622 and 352,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,622 and 352,618 is: 769,322.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,622 : 352,618 = 352,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,622/352,618 = 352,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,622x = 352,618 × 352,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,622x = 124,339,453,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,339,453,924/161,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,322.58
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