Finding the Third Proportional to 93,173 and 131,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,173 and 131,713 is: 186,194.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,173 : 131,713 = 131,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,173/131,713 = 131,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,173x = 131,713 × 131,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,173x = 17,348,314,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,348,314,369/93,173 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,194.65
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