Finding the Third Proportional to 93,165 and 131,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,165 and 131,701 is: 186,176.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,165 : 131,701 = 131,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,165/131,701 = 131,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,165x = 131,701 × 131,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,165x = 17,345,153,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,345,153,401/93,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,176.71
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