Finding the Third Proportional to 91,758 and 129,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,758 and 129,216 is: 181,965.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,758 : 129,216 = 129,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,758/129,216 = 129,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,758x = 129,216 × 129,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,758x = 16,696,774,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,696,774,656/91,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,965.33
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