Finding the Third Proportional to 77,056 and 168,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,056 and 168,800 is: 369,775.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,056 : 168,800 = 168,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,056/168,800 = 168,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,056x = 168,800 × 168,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,056x = 28,493,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,493,440,000/77,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,775.75
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