Finding the Third Proportional to 77,026 and 165,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,026 and 165,536 is: 355,752.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,026 : 165,536 = 165,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,026/165,536 = 165,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,026x = 165,536 × 165,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,026x = 27,402,167,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,402,167,296/77,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,752.18
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