Finding the Third Proportional to 76,442 and 167,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,442 and 167,608 is: 367,500.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,442 : 167,608 = 167,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,442/167,608 = 167,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,442x = 167,608 × 167,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,442x = 28,092,441,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,092,441,664/76,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,500.09
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