Finding the Third Proportional to 161,658 and 351,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,658 and 351,296 is: 763,394.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,658 : 351,296 = 351,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,658/351,296 = 351,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,658x = 351,296 × 351,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,658x = 123,408,879,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,408,879,616/161,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,394.82
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