Finding the Third Proportional to 91,624 and 130,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,624 and 130,716 is: 186,486.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,624 : 130,716 = 130,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,624/130,716 = 130,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,624x = 130,716 × 130,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,624x = 17,086,672,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,086,672,656/91,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,486.87
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