Finding the Third Proportional to 91,874 and 129,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,874 and 129,369 is: 182,166.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,874 : 129,369 = 129,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,874/129,369 = 129,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,874x = 129,369 × 129,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,874x = 16,736,338,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,736,338,161/91,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,166.21
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