Finding the Third Proportional to 76,196 and 167,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,196 and 167,152 is: 366,683.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,196 : 167,152 = 167,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,196/167,152 = 167,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,196x = 167,152 × 167,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,196x = 27,939,791,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,939,791,104/76,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,683.17
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