Finding the Third Proportional to 76,328 and 168,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,328 and 168,160 is: 370,477.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,328 : 168,160 = 168,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,328/168,160 = 168,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,328x = 168,160 × 168,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,328x = 28,277,785,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,277,785,600/76,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,477.22
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