Finding the Third Proportional to 76,608 and 168,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,608 and 168,309 is: 369,777.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,608 : 168,309 = 168,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,608/168,309 = 168,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,608x = 168,309 × 168,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,608x = 28,327,919,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,327,919,481/76,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,777.56
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