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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,431 and 110,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,431 and 110,089 is: 158,569.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,431 : 110,089 = 110,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,431/110,089 = 110,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,431x = 110,089 × 110,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,431x = 12,119,587,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,119,587,921/76,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,569.01

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