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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,791 and 129,253.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,791 and 129,253.50 is: 182,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,791 : 129,253.50 = 129,253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,791/129,253.50 = 129,253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,791x = 129,253.50 × 129,253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,791x = 16,706,467,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,706,467,262.25/91,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,005.50

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