Finding the Third Proportional to 77,652 and 171,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,652 and 171,036 is: 376,723.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,652 : 171,036 = 171,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,652/171,036 = 171,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,652x = 171,036 × 171,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,652x = 29,253,313,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,253,313,296/77,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,723.24
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