Finding the Third Proportional to 76,724 and 167,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,724 and 167,396 is: 365,223.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,724 : 167,396 = 167,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,724/167,396 = 167,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,724x = 167,396 × 167,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,724x = 28,021,420,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,021,420,816/76,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,223.67
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