Finding the Third Proportional to 76,146 and 167,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,146 and 167,100 is: 366,695.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,146 : 167,100 = 167,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,146/167,100 = 167,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,146x = 167,100 × 167,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,146x = 27,922,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,922,410,000/76,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,695.69
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