Finding the Third Proportional to 77,424 and 169,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,424 and 169,606 is: 371,541.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,424 : 169,606 = 169,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,424/169,606 = 169,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,424x = 169,606 × 169,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,424x = 28,766,195,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,766,195,236/77,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,541.06
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