Finding the Third Proportional to 76,350 and 167,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,350 and 167,406 is: 367,056.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,350 : 167,406 = 167,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,350/167,406 = 167,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,350x = 167,406 × 167,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,350x = 28,024,768,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,024,768,836/76,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,056.57
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