Finding the Third Proportional to 161,816 and 354,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,816 and 354,736 is: 777,658.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,816 : 354,736 = 354,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,816/354,736 = 354,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,816x = 354,736 × 354,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,816x = 125,837,629,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,837,629,696/161,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,658.76
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