Finding the Third Proportional to 77,301 and 167,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,301 and 167,220 is: 361,735.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,301 : 167,220 = 167,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,301/167,220 = 167,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,301x = 167,220 × 167,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,301x = 27,962,528,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,962,528,400/77,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,735.66
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