Finding the Third Proportional to 77,406 and 162,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,406 and 162,228 is: 339,998.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,406 : 162,228 = 162,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,406/162,228 = 162,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,406x = 162,228 × 162,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,406x = 26,317,923,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,317,923,984/77,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,998.50
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