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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,598 and 110,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,598 and 110,324 is: 158,899.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,598 : 110,324 = 110,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,598/110,324 = 110,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,598x = 110,324 × 110,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,598x = 12,171,384,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171,384,976/76,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,899.51

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