Finding the Third Proportional to 77,744 and 168,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,744 and 168,208 is: 363,937.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,744 : 168,208 = 168,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,744/168,208 = 168,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,744x = 168,208 × 168,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,744x = 28,293,931,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,293,931,264/77,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,937.17
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