Finding the Third Proportional to 76,966 and 168,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,966 and 168,188 is: 367,528.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,966 : 168,188 = 168,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,966/168,188 = 168,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,966x = 168,188 × 168,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,966x = 28,287,203,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,287,203,344/76,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,528.56
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