Finding the Third Proportional to 77,357 and 167,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,357 and 167,344 is: 362,010.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,357 : 167,344 = 167,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,357/167,344 = 167,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,357x = 167,344 × 167,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,357x = 28,004,014,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,004,014,336/77,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,010.09
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