Finding the Third Proportional to 77,642 and 165,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,642 and 165,460 is: 352,605.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,642 : 165,460 = 165,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,642/165,460 = 165,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,642x = 165,460 × 165,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,642x = 27,377,011,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,377,011,600/77,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,605.70
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