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