Finding the Third Proportional to 76,468 and 167,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,468 and 167,696 is: 367,761.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,468 : 167,696 = 167,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,468/167,696 = 167,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,468x = 167,696 × 167,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,468x = 28,121,948,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,121,948,416/76,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,761.00
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