Finding the Third Proportional to 76,653 and 166,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,653 and 166,806 is: 362,989.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,653 : 166,806 = 166,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,653/166,806 = 166,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,653x = 166,806 × 166,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,653x = 27,824,241,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,824,241,636/76,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 362,989.60
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