Finding the Third Proportional to 77,934 and 170,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,934 and 170,604 is: 373,466.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,934 : 170,604 = 170,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,934/170,604 = 170,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,934x = 170,604 × 170,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,934x = 29,105,724,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,105,724,816/77,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,466.33
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