Finding the Third Proportional to 76,340 and 168,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,340 and 168,184 is: 370,524.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,340 : 168,184 = 168,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,340/168,184 = 168,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,340x = 168,184 × 168,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,340x = 28,285,857,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,285,857,856/76,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,524.73
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