Finding the Third Proportional to 77,584 and 167,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,584 and 167,044 is: 359,657.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,584 : 167,044 = 167,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,584/167,044 = 167,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,584x = 167,044 × 167,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,584x = 27,903,697,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,903,697,936/77,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,657.89
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