Finding the Third Proportional to 77,598 and 175,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,598 and 175,284 is: 395,944.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,598 : 175,284 = 175,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,598/175,284 = 175,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,598x = 175,284 × 175,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,598x = 30,724,480,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,724,480,656/77,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,944.23
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