Finding the Third Proportional to 161,670 and 351,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,670 and 351,318 is: 763,433.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,670 : 351,318 = 351,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,670/351,318 = 351,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,670x = 351,318 × 351,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,670x = 123,424,337,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,424,337,124/161,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,433.77
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