Finding the Third Proportional to 76,574 and 165,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,574 and 165,474 is: 357,584.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,574 : 165,474 = 165,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,574/165,474 = 165,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,574x = 165,474 × 165,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,574x = 27,381,644,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,381,644,676/76,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,584.10
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