Finding the Third Proportional to 76,900 and 167,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,900 and 167,624 is: 365,381.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,900 : 167,624 = 167,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,900/167,624 = 167,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,900x = 167,624 × 167,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,900x = 28,097,805,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,097,805,376/76,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,381.08
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