Finding the Third Proportional to 86,976 and 167,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,976 and 167,040 is: 320,805.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,976 : 167,040 = 167,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,976/167,040 = 167,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,976x = 167,040 × 167,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,976x = 27,902,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,902,361,600/86,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,805.30
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