Finding the Third Proportional to 77,260 and 162,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,260 and 162,822 is: 343,140.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,260 : 162,822 = 162,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,260/162,822 = 162,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,260x = 162,822 × 162,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,260x = 26,511,003,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,511,003,684/77,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,140.09
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