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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,380 and 165,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,380 and 165,828 is: 360,027.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,380 : 165,828 = 165,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,380/165,828 = 165,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,380x = 165,828 × 165,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,380x = 27,498,925,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,498,925,584/76,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,027.83

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