Finding the Third Proportional to 76,770 and 166,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,770 and 166,653 is: 361,771.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,770 : 166,653 = 166,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,770/166,653 = 166,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,770x = 166,653 × 166,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,770x = 27,773,222,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,773,222,409/76,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,771.82
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