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