Finding the Third Proportional to 76,660 and 168,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,660 and 168,080 is: 368,521.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,660 : 168,080 = 168,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,660/168,080 = 168,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,660x = 168,080 × 168,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,660x = 28,250,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,250,886,400/76,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,521.87
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