Finding the Third Proportional to 161,664 and 351,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,664 and 351,312 is: 763,436.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,664 : 351,312 = 351,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,664/351,312 = 351,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,664x = 351,312 × 351,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,664x = 123,420,121,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,420,121,344/161,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,436.02
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