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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,307 and 165,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,307 and 165,325 is: 358,189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,307 : 165,325 = 165,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,307/165,325 = 165,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,307x = 165,325 × 165,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,307x = 27,332,355,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332,355,625/76,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,189.36

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