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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,760 and 166,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,760 and 166,640 is: 361,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,760 : 166,640 = 166,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,760/166,640 = 166,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,760x = 166,640 × 166,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,760x = 27,768,889,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,889,600/76,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,762.50

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