Finding the Third Proportional to 77,894 and 168,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,894 and 168,910 is: 366,274.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,894 : 168,910 = 168,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,894/168,910 = 168,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,894x = 168,910 × 168,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,894x = 28,530,588,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,530,588,100/77,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,274.53
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