Finding the Third Proportional to 76,370 and 167,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,370 and 167,284 is: 366,425.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,370 : 167,284 = 167,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,370/167,284 = 167,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,370x = 167,284 × 167,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,370x = 27,983,936,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,983,936,656/76,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,425.78
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