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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,669 and 165,002

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,669 and 165,002 is: 355,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,669 : 165,002 = 165,002 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,669/165,002 = 165,002/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,669x = 165,002 × 165,002
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,669x = 27,225,660,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,225,660,004/76,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,106.50

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