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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,383 and 167,707

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,383 and 167,707 is: 368,218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,383 : 167,707 = 167,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,383/167,707 = 167,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,383x = 167,707 × 167,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,383x = 28,125,637,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125,637,849/76,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,218.55

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