Finding the Third Proportional to 91,476 and 130,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,476 and 130,558 is: 186,337.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,476 : 130,558 = 130,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,476/130,558 = 130,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,476x = 130,558 × 130,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,476x = 17,045,391,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,045,391,364/91,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,337.31
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