Finding the Third Proportional to 77,483 and 169,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,483 and 169,706 is: 371,696.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,483 : 169,706 = 169,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,483/169,706 = 169,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,483x = 169,706 × 169,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,483x = 28,800,126,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,800,126,436/77,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,696.07
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