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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,594 and 162,020

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,594 and 162,020 is: 342,722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,594 : 162,020 = 162,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,594/162,020 = 162,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,594x = 162,020 × 162,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,594x = 26,250,480,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250,480,400/76,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,722.41

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