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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,016 and 130,216

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,016 and 130,216 is: 184,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,016 : 130,216 = 130,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,016/130,216 = 130,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,016x = 130,216 × 130,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,016x = 16,956,206,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,956,206,656/92,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,274.55

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