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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,452 and 130,525.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,452 and 130,525.50 is: 186,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,452 : 130,525.50 = 130,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,452/130,525.50 = 130,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,452x = 130,525.50 × 130,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,452x = 17,036,906,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,906,150.25/91,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,293.42

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