Finding the Third Proportional to 77,004 and 166,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,004 and 166,644 is: 360,633.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,004 : 166,644 = 166,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,004/166,644 = 166,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,004x = 166,644 × 166,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,004x = 27,770,222,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,770,222,736/77,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,633.51
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