Finding the Third Proportional to 93,166 and 131,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,166 and 131,703 is: 186,180.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,166 : 131,703 = 131,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,166/131,703 = 131,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,166x = 131,703 × 131,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,166x = 17,345,680,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,345,680,209/93,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,180.37
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