Finding the Third Proportional to 77,045 and 168,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,045 and 168,268 is: 367,501.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,045 : 168,268 = 168,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,045/168,268 = 168,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,045x = 168,268 × 168,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,045x = 28,314,119,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,314,119,824/77,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,501.07
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