Finding the Third Proportional to 77,301 and 162,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,301 and 162,897 is: 343,274.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,301 : 162,897 = 162,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,301/162,897 = 162,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,301x = 162,897 × 162,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,301x = 26,535,432,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,535,432,609/77,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,274.12
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