Finding the Third Proportional to 77,578 and 160,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,578 and 160,136 is: 330,551.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,578 : 160,136 = 160,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,578/160,136 = 160,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,578x = 160,136 × 160,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,578x = 25,643,538,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,643,538,496/77,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,551.68
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