Finding the Third Proportional to 77,764 and 160,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,764 and 160,712 is: 332,137.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,764 : 160,712 = 160,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,764/160,712 = 160,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,764x = 160,712 × 160,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,764x = 25,828,346,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,828,346,944/77,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,137.58
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