Finding the Third Proportional to 76,425 and 167,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,425 and 167,613 is: 367,603.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,425 : 167,613 = 167,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,425/167,613 = 167,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,425x = 167,613 × 167,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,425x = 28,094,117,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,094,117,769/76,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,603.77
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