Finding the Third Proportional to 76,245 and 167,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,245 and 167,208 is: 366,693.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,245 : 167,208 = 167,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,245/167,208 = 167,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,245x = 167,208 × 167,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,245x = 27,958,515,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,958,515,264/76,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,693.10
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