Finding the Third Proportional to 77,637 and 166,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,637 and 166,340 is: 356,389.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,637 : 166,340 = 166,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,637/166,340 = 166,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,637x = 166,340 × 166,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,637x = 27,668,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,668,995,600/77,637 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,389.29
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