Finding the Third Proportional to 77,354 and 168,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,354 and 168,798 is: 368,342.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,354 : 168,798 = 168,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,354/168,798 = 168,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,354x = 168,798 × 168,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,354x = 28,492,764,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,492,764,804/77,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,342.49
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