Finding the Third Proportional to 161,640 and 350,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,640 and 350,928 is: 761,881.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,640 : 350,928 = 350,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,640/350,928 = 350,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,640x = 350,928 × 350,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,640x = 123,150,461,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,150,461,184/161,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,881.10
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