Finding the Third Proportional to 77,664 and 112,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,664 and 112,728 is: 163,622.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,664 : 112,728 = 112,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,664/112,728 = 112,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,664x = 112,728 × 112,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,664x = 12,707,601,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,707,601,984/77,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,622.81
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