Finding the Third Proportional to 77,776 and 171,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,776 and 171,104 is: 376,421.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,776 : 171,104 = 171,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,776/171,104 = 171,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,776x = 171,104 × 171,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,776x = 29,276,578,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,276,578,816/77,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,421.76
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