Finding the Third Proportional to 93,164 and 131,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,164 and 131,698 is: 186,170.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,164 : 131,698 = 131,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,164/131,698 = 131,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,164x = 131,698 × 131,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,164x = 17,344,363,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,344,363,204/93,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,170.23
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