Finding the Third Proportional to 77,264 and 166,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,264 and 166,082 is: 356,999.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,264 : 166,082 = 166,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,264/166,082 = 166,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,264x = 166,082 × 166,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,264x = 27,583,230,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,583,230,724/77,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,999.78
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