Finding the Third Proportional to 91,920 and 132,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,920 and 132,532 is: 191,087.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,920 : 132,532 = 132,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,920/132,532 = 132,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,920x = 132,532 × 132,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,920x = 17,564,731,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,564,731,024/91,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,087.15
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