Finding the Third Proportional to 77,421 and 158,805
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,421 and 158,805 is: 325,738.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,421 : 158,805 = 158,805 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,421/158,805 = 158,805/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,421x = 158,805 × 158,805 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,421x = 25,219,028,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,219,028,025/77,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,738.86
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