Finding the Third Proportional to 76,654 and 167,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,654 and 167,558 is: 366,265.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,654 : 167,558 = 167,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,654/167,558 = 167,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,654x = 167,558 × 167,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,654x = 28,075,683,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,075,683,364/76,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,265.08
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