Finding the Third Proportional to 76,768 and 165,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,768 and 165,200 is: 355,500.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,768 : 165,200 = 165,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,768/165,200 = 165,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,768x = 165,200 × 165,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,768x = 27,291,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,291,040,000/76,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,500.21
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