Finding the Third Proportional to 77,982 and 168,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,982 and 168,923 is: 365,917.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,982 : 168,923 = 168,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,982/168,923 = 168,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,982x = 168,923 × 168,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,982x = 28,534,979,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,534,979,929/77,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,917.52
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