Finding the Third Proportional to 76,383 and 165,510
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,383 and 165,510 is: 358,634.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,383 : 165,510 = 165,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,383/165,510 = 165,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,383x = 165,510 × 165,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,383x = 27,393,560,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,393,560,100/76,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,634.25
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