Finding the Third Proportional to 77,209 and 167,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,209 and 167,702 is: 364,257.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,209 : 167,702 = 167,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,209/167,702 = 167,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,209x = 167,702 × 167,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,209x = 28,123,960,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,123,960,804/77,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,257.55
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