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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,846 : 130,008 = 130,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,846/130,008 = 130,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,846x = 130,008 × 130,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,846x = 16,902,080,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902,080,064/91,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,026.31

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