Finding the Third Proportional to 77,253 and 166,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,253 and 166,062 is: 356,964.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,253 : 166,062 = 166,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,253/166,062 = 166,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,253x = 166,062 × 166,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,253x = 27,576,587,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,576,587,844/77,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,964.62
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