Finding the Third Proportional to 161,666 and 352,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,666 and 352,700 is: 769,470.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,666 : 352,700 = 352,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,666/352,700 = 352,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,666x = 352,700 × 352,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,666x = 124,397,290,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,397,290,000/161,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,470.95
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