Finding the Third Proportional to 77,764 and 170,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,764 and 170,306 is: 372,976.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,764 : 170,306 = 170,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,764/170,306 = 170,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,764x = 170,306 × 170,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,764x = 29,004,133,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,004,133,636/77,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372,976.36
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