Finding the Third Proportional to 76,730 and 167,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,730 and 167,692 is: 366,487.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,730 : 167,692 = 167,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,730/167,692 = 167,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,730x = 167,692 × 167,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,730x = 28,120,606,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,120,606,864/76,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,487.77
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