Finding the Third Proportional to 77,737 and 164,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,737 and 164,814 is: 349,430.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,737 : 164,814 = 164,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,737/164,814 = 164,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,737x = 164,814 × 164,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,737x = 27,163,654,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,163,654,596/77,737 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,430.19
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