Finding the Third Proportional to 76,334 and 165,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,334 and 165,375 is: 358,279.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,334 : 165,375 = 165,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,334/165,375 = 165,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,334x = 165,375 × 165,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,334x = 27,348,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,348,890,625/76,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,279.28
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