Finding the Third Proportional to 91,610 and 130,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,610 and 130,758 is: 186,635.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,610 : 130,758 = 130,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,610/130,758 = 130,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,610x = 130,758 × 130,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,610x = 17,097,654,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,097,654,564/91,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,635.24
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