Finding the Third Proportional to 91,926 and 130,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,926 and 130,080 is: 184,069.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,926 : 130,080 = 130,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,926/130,080 = 130,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,926x = 130,080 × 130,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,926x = 16,920,806,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,920,806,400/91,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,069.86
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