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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,598 and 110,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,598 and 110,325 is: 158,902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,598 : 110,325 = 110,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,598/110,325 = 110,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,598x = 110,325 × 110,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,598x = 12,171,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171,605,625/76,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,902.39

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