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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,995 and 167,814

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,995 and 167,814 is: 365,758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,995 : 167,814 = 167,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,995/167,814 = 167,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,995x = 167,814 × 167,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,995x = 28,161,538,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,161,538,596/76,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,758.02

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