Finding the Third Proportional to 76,176 and 165,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,176 and 165,062 is: 357,664.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,176 : 165,062 = 165,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,176/165,062 = 165,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,176x = 165,062 × 165,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,176x = 27,245,463,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,245,463,844/76,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,664.67
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