Finding the Third Proportional to 77,888 and 170,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,888 and 170,192 is: 371,884.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,888 : 170,192 = 170,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,888/170,192 = 170,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,888x = 170,192 × 170,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,888x = 28,965,316,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,965,316,864/77,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,884.20
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