Finding the Third Proportional to 91,846 and 130,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,846 and 130,008 is: 184,026.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,846 : 130,008 = 130,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,846/130,008 = 130,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,846x = 130,008 × 130,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,846x = 16,902,080,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,902,080,064/91,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,026.31
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