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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,767 and 129,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,767 and 129,230 is: 181,986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,767 : 129,230 = 129,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,767/129,230 = 129,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,767x = 129,230 × 129,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,767x = 16,700,392,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,700,392,900/91,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,986.91

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