Finding the Third Proportional to 161,646 and 351,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,646 and 351,615 is: 764,838.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,646 : 351,615 = 351,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,646/351,615 = 351,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,646x = 351,615 × 351,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,646x = 123,633,108,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,633,108,225/161,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,838.65
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