Finding the Third Proportional to 76,458 and 167,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,458 and 167,676 is: 367,721.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,458 : 167,676 = 167,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,458/167,676 = 167,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,458x = 167,676 × 167,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,458x = 28,115,240,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,115,240,976/76,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,721.38
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