Finding the Third Proportional to 77,430 and 169,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,430 and 169,614 is: 371,547.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,430 : 169,614 = 169,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,430/169,614 = 169,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,430x = 169,614 × 169,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,430x = 28,768,908,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,768,908,996/77,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,547.32
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