Finding the Third Proportional to 76,204 and 165,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,204 and 165,512 is: 359,485.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,204 : 165,512 = 165,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,204/165,512 = 165,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,204x = 165,512 × 165,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,204x = 27,394,222,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,394,222,144/76,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,485.36
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