Finding the Third Proportional to 75,724 and 166,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 75,724 and 166,676 is: 366,870.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
75,724 : 166,676 = 166,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
75,724/166,676 = 166,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
75,724x = 166,676 × 166,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
75,724x = 27,780,888,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,780,888,976/75,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,870.33
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