Finding the Third Proportional to 77,040 and 160,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,040 and 160,128 is: 332,826.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,040 : 160,128 = 160,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,040/160,128 = 160,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,040x = 160,128 × 160,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,040x = 25,640,976,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,640,976,384/77,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,826.80
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