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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,390 and 164,481.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,390 and 164,481.75 is: 354,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,390 : 164,481.75 = 164,481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,390/164,481.75 = 164,481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,390x = 164,481.75 × 164,481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,390x = 27,054,246,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,054,246,083.06/76,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,159.52

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