Finding the Third Proportional to 76,752 and 165,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,752 and 165,168 is: 355,436.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,752 : 165,168 = 165,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,752/165,168 = 165,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,752x = 165,168 × 165,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,752x = 27,280,468,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,280,468,224/76,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,436.58
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