Finding the Third Proportional to 91,768 and 129,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,768 and 129,234 is: 181,996.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,768 : 129,234 = 129,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,768/129,234 = 129,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,768x = 129,234 × 129,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,768x = 16,701,426,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,701,426,756/91,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,996.19
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