Finding the Third Proportional to 91,738 and 129,187
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,738 and 129,187 is: 181,923.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,738 : 129,187 = 129,187 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,738/129,187 = 129,187/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,738x = 129,187 × 129,187 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,738x = 16,689,280,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,689,280,969/91,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,923.31
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