Finding the Third Proportional to 161,624 and 352,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,624 and 352,622 is: 769,330.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,624 : 352,622 = 352,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,624/352,622 = 352,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,624x = 352,622 × 352,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,624x = 124,342,274,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,342,274,884/161,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,330.51
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