Finding the Third Proportional to 77,416 and 170,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,416 and 170,057 is: 373,558.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,416 : 170,057 = 170,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,416/170,057 = 170,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,416x = 170,057 × 170,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,416x = 28,919,383,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,919,383,249/77,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,558.22
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