Finding the Third Proportional to 76,294.97 and 165,725.02
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,294.97 and 165,725.02 is: 359,981.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,294.97 : 165,725.02 = 165,725.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,294.97/165,725.02 = 165,725.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,294.97x = 165,725.02 × 165,725.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,294.97x = 27,464,780,803.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,464,780,803.91/76,294.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,981.55
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