Finding the Third Proportional to 86,738 and 130,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,738 and 130,131 is: 195,232.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,738 : 130,131 = 130,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,738/130,131 = 130,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,738x = 130,131 × 130,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,738x = 16,934,077,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,934,077,161/86,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,232.51
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