Finding the Third Proportional to 77,690 and 166,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,690 and 166,708 is: 357,723.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,690 : 166,708 = 166,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,690/166,708 = 166,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,690x = 166,708 × 166,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,690x = 27,791,557,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,791,557,264/77,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,723.74
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