Finding the Third Proportional to 76,860 and 165,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,860 and 165,204 is: 355,091.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,860 : 165,204 = 165,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,860/165,204 = 165,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,860x = 165,204 × 165,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,860x = 27,292,361,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,292,361,616/76,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,091.88
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