Finding the Third Proportional to 77,583 and 160,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,583 and 160,020 is: 330,051.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,583 : 160,020 = 160,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,583/160,020 = 160,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,583x = 160,020 × 160,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,583x = 25,606,400,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,606,400,400/77,583 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,051.69
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