Finding the Third Proportional to 77,964 and 168,400.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,964 and 168,400.50 is: 363,741.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,964 : 168,400.50 = 168,400.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,964/168,400.50 = 168,400.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,964x = 168,400.50 × 168,400.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,964x = 28,358,728,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,358,728,400.25/77,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,741.32
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