Finding the Third Proportional to 161,808 and 354,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,808 and 354,720 is: 777,627.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,808 : 354,720 = 354,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,808/354,720 = 354,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,808x = 354,720 × 354,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,808x = 125,826,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,826,278,400/161,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,627.05
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