Finding the Third Proportional to 76,776 and 165,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,776 and 165,213 is: 355,519.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,776 : 165,213 = 165,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,776/165,213 = 165,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,776x = 165,213 × 165,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,776x = 27,295,335,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,295,335,369/76,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,519.11
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