Finding the Third Proportional to 76,732 and 167,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,732 and 167,696 is: 366,495.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,732 : 167,696 = 167,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,732/167,696 = 167,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,732x = 167,696 × 167,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,732x = 28,121,948,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,121,948,416/76,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,495.70
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