Finding the Third Proportional to 77,654 and 165,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,654 and 165,476 is: 352,619.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,654 : 165,476 = 165,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,654/165,476 = 165,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,654x = 165,476 × 165,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,654x = 27,382,306,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,382,306,576/77,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,619.40
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