Finding the Third Proportional to 77,748 and 167,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,748 and 167,385 is: 360,366.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,748 : 167,385 = 167,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,748/167,385 = 167,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,748x = 167,385 × 167,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,748x = 28,017,738,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,017,738,225/77,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,366.03
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