Finding the Third Proportional to 77,756 and 167,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,756 and 167,770 is: 361,988.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,756 : 167,770 = 167,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,756/167,770 = 167,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,756x = 167,770 × 167,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,756x = 28,146,772,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,146,772,900/77,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,988.44
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