Finding the Third Proportional to 161,654 and 351,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,654 and 351,292 is: 763,396.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,654 : 351,292 = 351,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,654/351,292 = 351,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,654x = 351,292 × 351,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,654x = 123,406,069,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,406,069,264/161,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,396.32
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