Finding the Third Proportional to 76,384 and 167,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,384 and 167,812 is: 368,674.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,384 : 167,812 = 167,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,384/167,812 = 167,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,384x = 167,812 × 167,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,384x = 28,160,867,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,160,867,344/76,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,674.95
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