Finding the Third Proportional to 76,470 and 166,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,470 and 166,764 is: 363,675.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,470 : 166,764 = 166,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,470/166,764 = 166,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,470x = 166,764 × 166,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,470x = 27,810,231,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,810,231,696/76,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,675.06
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