Finding the Third Proportional to 77,082 and 168,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,082 and 168,276 is: 367,359.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,082 : 168,276 = 168,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,082/168,276 = 168,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,082x = 168,276 × 168,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,082x = 28,316,812,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,316,812,176/77,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,359.59
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