Finding the Third Proportional to 71,876 and 167,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 71,876 and 167,882 is: 392,124.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
71,876 : 167,882 = 167,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
71,876/167,882 = 167,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
71,876x = 167,882 × 167,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
71,876x = 28,184,365,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,184,365,924/71,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,124.85
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