Finding the Third Proportional to 93,152 and 131,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,152 and 131,682 is: 186,148.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,152 : 131,682 = 131,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,152/131,682 = 131,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,152x = 131,682 × 131,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,152x = 17,340,149,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,340,149,124/93,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,148.97
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