Finding the Third Proportional to 77,149 and 168,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,149 and 168,302 is: 367,153.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,149 : 168,302 = 168,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,149/168,302 = 168,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,149x = 168,302 × 168,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,149x = 28,325,563,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,325,563,204/77,149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,153.99
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