Finding the Third Proportional to 161,910 and 245,128.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,910 and 245,128.50 is: 371,119.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,910 : 245,128.50 = 245,128.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,910/245,128.50 = 245,128.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,910x = 245,128.50 × 245,128.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,910x = 60,087,981,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,087,981,512.25/161,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,119.64
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