Finding the Third Proportional to 77,794.50 and 170,649
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,794.50 and 170,649 is: 374,333.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,794.50 : 170,649 = 170,649 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,794.50/170,649 = 170,649/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,794.50x = 170,649 × 170,649 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,794.50x = 29,121,081,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,121,081,201/77,794.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,333.42
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