Finding the Third Proportional to 77,712 and 160,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,712 and 160,953 is: 333,357.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,712 : 160,953 = 160,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,712/160,953 = 160,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,712x = 160,953 × 160,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,712x = 25,905,868,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,905,868,209/77,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 333,357.37
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