Finding the Third Proportional to 77,934 and 168,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,934 and 168,324 is: 363,550.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,934 : 168,324 = 168,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,934/168,324 = 168,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,934x = 168,324 × 168,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,934x = 28,332,968,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,332,968,976/77,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,550.81
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