Finding the Third Proportional to 76,412 and 165,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,412 and 165,961 is: 360,454.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,412 : 165,961 = 165,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,412/165,961 = 165,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,412x = 165,961 × 165,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,412x = 27,543,053,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,543,053,521/76,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,454.56
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