Finding the Third Proportional to 77,040 and 164,955
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,040 and 164,955 is: 353,195.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,040 : 164,955 = 164,955 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,040/164,955 = 164,955/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,040x = 164,955 × 164,955 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,040x = 27,210,152,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,210,152,025/77,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,195.12
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