Finding the Third Proportional to 96,622 and 130,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,622 and 130,163 is: 175,347.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,622 : 130,163 = 130,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,622/130,163 = 130,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,622x = 130,163 × 130,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,622x = 16,942,406,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,942,406,569/96,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,347.30
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