Finding the Third Proportional to 76,712 and 167,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,712 and 167,664 is: 366,451.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,712 : 167,664 = 167,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,712/167,664 = 167,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,712x = 167,664 × 167,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,712x = 28,111,216,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,111,216,896/76,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,451.36
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