Finding the Third Proportional to 76,658 and 167,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,658 and 167,566 is: 366,280.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,658 : 167,566 = 167,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,658/167,566 = 167,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,658x = 167,566 × 167,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,658x = 28,078,364,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,078,364,356/76,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,280.94
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