Finding the Third Proportional to 91,772 and 129,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,772 and 129,236 is: 181,993.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,772 : 129,236 = 129,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,772/129,236 = 129,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,772x = 129,236 × 129,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,772x = 16,701,943,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,701,943,696/91,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,993.89
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