Finding the Third Proportional to 76,576 and 165,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,576 and 165,452 is: 357,479.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,576 : 165,452 = 165,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,576/165,452 = 165,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,576x = 165,452 × 165,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,576x = 27,374,364,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,374,364,304/76,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,479.68
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