Finding the Third Proportional to 77,934 and 167,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,934 and 167,790 is: 361,247.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,934 : 167,790 = 167,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,934/167,790 = 167,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,934x = 167,790 × 167,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,934x = 28,153,484,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,153,484,100/77,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,247.78
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