Finding the Third Proportional to 93,168 and 131,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,168 and 131,706 is: 186,184.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,168 : 131,706 = 131,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,168/131,706 = 131,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,168x = 131,706 × 131,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,168x = 17,346,470,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,346,470,436/93,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,184.85
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