Finding the Third Proportional to 77,774 and 171,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,774 and 171,100 is: 376,413.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,774 : 171,100 = 171,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,774/171,100 = 171,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,774x = 171,100 × 171,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,774x = 29,275,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,275,210,000/77,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,413.84
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