Finding the Third Proportional to 161,811 and 354,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,811 and 354,726 is: 777,638.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,811 : 354,726 = 354,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,811/354,726 = 354,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,811x = 354,726 × 354,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,811x = 125,830,535,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,830,535,076/161,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,638.94
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