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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,590 and 110,313

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,590 and 110,313 is: 158,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,590 : 110,313 = 110,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,590/110,313 = 110,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,590x = 110,313 × 110,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,590x = 12,168,957,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168,957,969/76,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,884.42

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