Finding the Third Proportional to 77,552 and 160,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,552 and 160,864 is: 333,675.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,552 : 160,864 = 160,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,552/160,864 = 160,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,552x = 160,864 × 160,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,552x = 25,877,226,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,877,226,496/77,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,675.81
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