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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,737 and 129,183.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,737 and 129,183.75 is: 181,916.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,737 : 129,183.75 = 129,183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,737/129,183.75 = 129,183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,737x = 129,183.75 × 129,183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,737x = 16,688,441,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688,441,264.06/91,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,916.14

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