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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,494 and 110,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,494 and 110,173 is: 158,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,494 : 110,173 = 110,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,494/110,173 = 110,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,494x = 110,173 × 110,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,494x = 12,138,089,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,138,089,929/76,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,680.29

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