Finding the Third Proportional to 91,455 and 130,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,455 and 130,529 is: 186,297.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,455 : 130,529 = 130,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,455/130,529 = 130,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,455x = 130,529 × 130,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,455x = 17,037,819,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,037,819,841/91,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,297.30
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