Finding the Third Proportional to 77,917 and 168,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,917 and 168,136 is: 362,818.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,917 : 168,136 = 168,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,917/168,136 = 168,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,917x = 168,136 × 168,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,917x = 28,269,714,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,269,714,496/77,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,818.31
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