Finding the Third Proportional to 77,946 and 168,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,946 and 168,330 is: 363,520.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,946 : 168,330 = 168,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,946/168,330 = 168,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,946x = 168,330 × 168,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,946x = 28,334,988,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,334,988,900/77,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,520.76
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