Finding the Third Proportional to 161,792 and 244,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,792 and 244,952 is: 370,855.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,792 : 244,952 = 244,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,792/244,952 = 244,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,792x = 244,952 × 244,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,792x = 60,001,482,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,001,482,304/161,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,855.68
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