Finding the Third Proportional to 76,802 and 166,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,802 and 166,660 is: 361,651.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,802 : 166,660 = 166,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,802/166,660 = 166,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,802x = 166,660 × 166,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,802x = 27,775,555,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,775,555,600/76,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,651.46
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