Finding the Third Proportional to 76,668 and 167,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,668 and 167,584 is: 366,311.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,668 : 167,584 = 167,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,668/167,584 = 167,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,668x = 167,584 × 167,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,668x = 28,084,397,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,084,397,056/76,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,311.85
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