Finding the Third Proportional to 77,046 and 165,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,046 and 165,756 is: 356,605.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,046 : 165,756 = 165,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,046/165,756 = 165,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,046x = 165,756 × 165,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,046x = 27,475,051,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,475,051,536/77,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,605.81
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