Finding the Third Proportional to 77,006 and 166,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,006 and 166,648 is: 360,641.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,006 : 166,648 = 166,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,006/166,648 = 166,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,006x = 166,648 × 166,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,006x = 27,771,555,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,771,555,904/77,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,641.46
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