Finding the Third Proportional to 77,995 and 159,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,995 and 159,687 is: 326,943.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,995 : 159,687 = 159,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,995/159,687 = 159,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,995x = 159,687 × 159,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,995x = 25,499,937,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,499,937,969/77,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,943.24
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