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Finding the Third Proportional to 72,544 and 110,901

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Solution

The third proportional to 72,544 and 110,901 is: 169,538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,544 : 110,901 = 110,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,544/110,901 = 110,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,544x = 110,901 × 110,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,544x = 12,299,031,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,299,031,801/72,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,538.93

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