Finding the Third Proportional to 91,928 and 130,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,928 and 130,083 is: 184,074.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,928 : 130,083 = 130,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,928/130,083 = 130,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,928x = 130,083 × 130,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,928x = 16,921,586,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,921,586,889/91,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,074.35
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