Finding the Third Proportional to 77,037 and 165,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,037 and 165,572 is: 355,856.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,037 : 165,572 = 165,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,037/165,572 = 165,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,037x = 165,572 × 165,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,037x = 27,414,087,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,414,087,184/77,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,856.11
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