Finding the Third Proportional to 76,596 and 165,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,596 and 165,522 is: 357,688.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,596 : 165,522 = 165,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,596/165,522 = 165,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,596x = 165,522 × 165,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,596x = 27,397,532,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,397,532,484/76,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,688.82
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