Finding the Third Proportional to 76,392 and 165,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,392 and 165,852 is: 360,075.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,392 : 165,852 = 165,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,392/165,852 = 165,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,392x = 165,852 × 165,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,392x = 27,506,885,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,506,885,904/76,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,075.48
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