Finding the Third Proportional to 77,654 and 166,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,654 and 166,382 is: 356,491.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,654 : 166,382 = 166,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,654/166,382 = 166,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,654x = 166,382 × 166,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,654x = 27,682,969,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,682,969,924/77,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,491.23
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