Finding the Third Proportional to 77,023 and 165,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,023 and 165,110 is: 353,937.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,023 : 165,110 = 165,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,023/165,110 = 165,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,023x = 165,110 × 165,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,023x = 27,261,312,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,261,312,100/77,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,937.29
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