Finding the Third Proportional to 77,565 and 160,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,565 and 160,890 is: 333,727.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,565 : 160,890 = 160,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,565/160,890 = 160,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,565x = 160,890 × 160,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,565x = 25,885,592,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,885,592,100/77,565 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,727.74
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