Finding the Third Proportional to 77,655 and 168,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,655 and 168,004 is: 363,471.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,655 : 168,004 = 168,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,655/168,004 = 168,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,655x = 168,004 × 168,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,655x = 28,225,344,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,225,344,016/77,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,471.05
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