Finding the Third Proportional to 75,777 and 164,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,777 and 164,659 is: 357,794.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,777 : 164,659 = 164,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,777/164,659 = 164,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,777x = 164,659 × 164,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,777x = 27,112,586,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,112,586,281/75,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,794.40
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