Finding the Third Proportional to 161,826 and 253,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,826 and 253,323 is: 396,552.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,826 : 253,323 = 253,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,826/253,323 = 253,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,826x = 253,323 × 253,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,826x = 64,172,542,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,172,542,329/161,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,552.73
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