Finding the Third Proportional to 76,884 and 165,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,884 and 165,264 is: 355,238.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,884 : 165,264 = 165,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,884/165,264 = 165,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,884x = 165,264 × 165,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,884x = 27,312,189,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,312,189,696/76,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 355,238.93
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