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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,435 and 110,095

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,435 and 110,095 is: 158,577.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,435 : 110,095 = 110,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,435/110,095 = 110,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,435x = 110,095 × 110,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,435x = 12,120,909,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120,909,025/76,435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,577.99

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