Finding the Third Proportional to 76,548 and 165,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,548 and 165,396 is: 357,368.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,548 : 165,396 = 165,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,548/165,396 = 165,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,548x = 165,396 × 165,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,548x = 27,355,836,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,355,836,816/76,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,368.41
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