Finding the Third Proportional to 77,034 and 168,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,034 and 168,774 is: 369,767.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,034 : 168,774 = 168,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,034/168,774 = 168,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,034x = 168,774 × 168,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,034x = 28,484,663,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,484,663,076/77,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,767.42
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