Finding the Third Proportional to 77,012 and 166,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,012 and 166,660 is: 360,665.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,012 : 166,660 = 166,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,012/166,660 = 166,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,012x = 166,660 × 166,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,012x = 27,775,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,775,555,600/77,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,665.29
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