Finding the Third Proportional to 77,552 and 167,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,552 and 167,484 is: 361,704.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,552 : 167,484 = 167,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,552/167,484 = 167,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,552x = 167,484 × 167,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,552x = 28,050,890,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,050,890,256/77,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,704.28
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