Finding the Third Proportional to 76,472 and 167,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,472 and 167,704 is: 367,776.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,472 : 167,704 = 167,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,472/167,704 = 167,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,472x = 167,704 × 167,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,472x = 28,124,631,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,124,631,616/76,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,776.85
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