Finding the Third Proportional to 161,632 and 353,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,632 and 353,360 is: 772,515.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,632 : 353,360 = 353,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,632/353,360 = 353,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,632x = 353,360 × 353,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,632x = 124,863,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,863,289,600/161,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,515.90
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