Finding the Third Proportional to 92,016 and 130,486.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,016 and 130,486.50 is: 185,040.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,016 : 130,486.50 = 130,486.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,016/130,486.50 = 130,486.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,016x = 130,486.50 × 130,486.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,016x = 17,026,726,682.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,026,726,682.25/92,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,040.94
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