Finding the Third Proportional to 76,833 and 165,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,833 and 165,519 is: 356,572.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,833 : 165,519 = 165,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,833/165,519 = 165,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,833x = 165,519 × 165,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,833x = 27,396,539,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,396,539,361/76,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,572.56
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