Finding the Third Proportional to 161,698 and 349,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,698 and 349,208 is: 754,160.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,698 : 349,208 = 349,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,698/349,208 = 349,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,698x = 349,208 × 349,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,698x = 121,946,227,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,946,227,264/161,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,160.39
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