Finding the Third Proportional to 76,518 and 166,587.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,518 and 166,587.75 is: 362,679.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,518 : 166,587.75 = 166,587.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,518/166,587.75 = 166,587.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,518x = 166,587.75 × 166,587.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,518x = 27,751,478,450.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,751,478,450.06/76,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,679.09
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