Finding the Third Proportional to 36,158 and 77,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,158 and 77,873 is: 167,714.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,158 : 77,873 = 77,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,158/77,873 = 77,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,158x = 77,873 × 77,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,158x = 6,064,204,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,064,204,129/36,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,714.04
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