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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,898 and 165,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,898 and 165,298 is: 355,320.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,898 : 165,298 = 165,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,898/165,298 = 165,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,898x = 165,298 × 165,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,898x = 27,323,428,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323,428,804/76,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,320.41

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