Finding the Third Proportional to 76,576 and 167,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,576 and 167,800 is: 367,697.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,576 : 167,800 = 167,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,576/167,800 = 167,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,576x = 167,800 × 167,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,576x = 28,156,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,156,840,000/76,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,697.97
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