Finding the Third Proportional to 77,280 and 164,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,280 and 164,767 is: 351,296.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,280 : 164,767 = 164,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,280/164,767 = 164,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,280x = 164,767 × 164,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,280x = 27,148,164,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,148,164,289/77,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,296.12
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