Finding the Third Proportional to 161,760 and 351,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,760 and 351,006 is: 761,654.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,760 : 351,006 = 351,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,760/351,006 = 351,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,760x = 351,006 × 351,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,760x = 123,205,212,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,205,212,036/161,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,654.38
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