Finding the Third Proportional to 76,592 and 167,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,592 and 167,440 is: 366,045.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,592 : 167,440 = 167,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,592/167,440 = 167,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,592x = 167,440 × 167,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,592x = 28,036,153,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,036,153,600/76,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,045.46
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