Finding the Third Proportional to 78,071 and 167,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,071 and 167,983 is: 361,443.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,071 : 167,983 = 167,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,071/167,983 = 167,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,071x = 167,983 × 167,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,071x = 28,218,288,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,218,288,289/78,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,443.92
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