Finding the Third Proportional to 77,668 and 169,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,668 and 169,448 is: 369,684.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,668 : 169,448 = 169,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,668/169,448 = 169,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,668x = 169,448 × 169,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,668x = 28,712,624,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,712,624,704/77,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,684.10
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