Finding the Third Proportional to 77,766 and 160,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,766 and 160,716 is: 332,145.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,766 : 160,716 = 160,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,766/160,716 = 160,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,766x = 160,716 × 160,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,766x = 25,829,632,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,829,632,656/77,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,145.57
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