Finding the Third Proportional to 76,108 and 165,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,108 and 165,064 is: 357,992.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,108 : 165,064 = 165,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,108/165,064 = 165,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,108x = 165,064 × 165,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,108x = 27,246,124,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,246,124,096/76,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,992.91
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