Finding the Third Proportional to 76,160 and 165,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,160 and 165,280 is: 358,685.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,160 : 165,280 = 165,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,160/165,280 = 165,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,160x = 165,280 × 165,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,160x = 27,317,478,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,317,478,400/76,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,685.38
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