Finding the Third Proportional to 77,614 and 167,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,614 and 167,592 is: 361,881.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,614 : 167,592 = 167,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,614/167,592 = 167,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,614x = 167,592 × 167,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,614x = 28,087,078,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,087,078,464/77,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,881.60
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