Finding the Third Proportional to 76,494 and 167,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,494 and 167,764 is: 367,934.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,494 : 167,764 = 167,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,494/167,764 = 167,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,494x = 167,764 × 167,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,494x = 28,144,759,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,144,759,696/76,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,934.21
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