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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,492 and 110,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,492 and 110,170 is: 158,675.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,492 : 110,170 = 110,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,492/110,170 = 110,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,492x = 110,170 × 110,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,492x = 12,137,428,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,137,428,900/76,492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,675.79

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