Finding the Third Proportional to 76,395 and 168,018
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,395 and 168,018 is: 369,527.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,395 : 168,018 = 168,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,395/168,018 = 168,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,395x = 168,018 × 168,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,395x = 28,230,048,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,230,048,324/76,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,527.43
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