Finding the Third Proportional to 78,800 and 168,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,800 and 168,673 is: 361,047.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,800 : 168,673 = 168,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,800/168,673 = 168,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,800x = 168,673 × 168,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,800x = 28,450,580,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,450,580,929/78,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,047.98
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