Finding the Third Proportional to 161,844 and 353,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,844 and 353,184 is: 770,735.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,844 : 353,184 = 353,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,844/353,184 = 353,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,844x = 353,184 × 353,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,844x = 124,738,937,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,738,937,856/161,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,735.63
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