Finding the Third Proportional to 161,806 and 352,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,806 and 352,020 is: 765,843.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,806 : 352,020 = 352,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,806/352,020 = 352,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,806x = 352,020 × 352,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,806x = 123,918,080,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,918,080,400/161,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,843.54
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