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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,469 and 130,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,469 and 130,017 is: 184,810.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,469 : 130,017 = 130,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,469/130,017 = 130,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,469x = 130,017 × 130,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,469x = 16,904,420,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,904,420,289/91,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,810.38

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