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Finding the Third Proportional to 76,946 and 115,925

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Solution

The third proportional to 76,946 and 115,925 is: 174,649.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,946 : 115,925 = 115,925 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,946/115,925 = 115,925/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,946x = 115,925 × 115,925
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,946x = 13,438,605,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,605,625/76,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,649.83

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