Finding the Third Proportional to 77,663 and 166,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,663 and 166,393 is: 356,497.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,663 : 166,393 = 166,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,663/166,393 = 166,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,663x = 166,393 × 166,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,663x = 27,686,630,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,686,630,449/77,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,497.05
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