Finding the Third Proportional to 77,784 and 160,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,784 and 160,752 is: 332,217.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,784 : 160,752 = 160,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,784/160,752 = 160,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,784x = 160,752 × 160,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,784x = 25,841,205,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,841,205,504/77,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,217.49
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