Finding the Third Proportional to 77,787 and 166,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,787 and 166,626 is: 356,926.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,787 : 166,626 = 166,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,787/166,626 = 166,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,787x = 166,626 × 166,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,787x = 27,764,223,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,764,223,876/77,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,926.27
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