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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,968 and 167,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,968 and 167,868 is: 366,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,968 : 167,868 = 167,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,968/167,868 = 167,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,968x = 167,868 × 167,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,968x = 28,179,665,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,179,665,424/76,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,121.84

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