Finding the Third Proportional to 77,622 and 169,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,622 and 169,772 is: 371,319.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,622 : 169,772 = 169,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,622/169,772 = 169,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,622x = 169,772 × 169,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,622x = 28,822,531,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,822,531,984/77,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,319.11
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