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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,512 and 165,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,512 and 165,730 is: 358,982.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,512 : 165,730 = 165,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,512/165,730 = 165,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,512x = 165,730 × 165,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,512x = 27,466,432,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466,432,900/76,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,982.03

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