Finding the Third Proportional to 77,042 and 165,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,042 and 165,700 is: 356,383.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,042 : 165,700 = 165,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,042/165,700 = 165,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,042x = 165,700 × 165,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,042x = 27,456,490,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,456,490,000/77,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,383.40
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