Finding the Third Proportional to 77,904 and 171,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,904 and 171,360 is: 376,928.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,904 : 171,360 = 171,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,904/171,360 = 171,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,904x = 171,360 × 171,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,904x = 29,364,249,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,364,249,600/77,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,928.65
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