Finding the Third Proportional to 93,481 and 131,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,481 and 131,169 is: 184,051.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,481 : 131,169 = 131,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,481/131,169 = 131,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,481x = 131,169 × 131,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,481x = 17,205,306,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,205,306,561/93,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,051.37
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