Finding the Third Proportional to 76,784 and 167,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,784 and 167,752 is: 366,492.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,784 : 167,752 = 167,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,784/167,752 = 167,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,784x = 167,752 × 167,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,784x = 28,140,733,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,140,733,504/76,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,492.15
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