Finding the Third Proportional to 77,748 and 163,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,748 and 163,329 is: 343,113.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,748 : 163,329 = 163,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,748/163,329 = 163,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,748x = 163,329 × 163,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,748x = 26,676,362,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,676,362,241/77,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,113.16
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