Finding the Third Proportional to 76,528 and 167,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,528 and 167,824 is: 368,033.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,528 : 167,824 = 167,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,528/167,824 = 167,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,528x = 167,824 × 167,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,528x = 28,164,894,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,164,894,976/76,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,033.86
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