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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,599 and 110,326

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,599 and 110,326 is: 158,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,599 : 110,326 = 110,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,599/110,326 = 110,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,599x = 110,326 × 110,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,599x = 12,171,826,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,171,826,276/76,599
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,903.20

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