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Finding the Third Proportional to 81,669 and 110,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 81,669 and 110,836 is: 150,419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81,669 : 110,836 = 110,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81,669/110,836 = 110,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81,669x = 110,836 × 110,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81,669x = 12,284,618,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,284,618,896/81,669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,419.61

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