Finding the Third Proportional to 76,876 and 167,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,876 and 167,215 is: 363,713.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,876 : 167,215 = 167,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,876/167,215 = 167,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,876x = 167,215 × 167,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,876x = 27,960,856,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,960,856,225/76,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,713.72
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