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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,864.50 and 130,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,864.50 and 130,170 is: 174,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,864.50 : 130,170 = 130,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,864.50/130,170 = 130,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,864.50x = 130,170 × 130,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,864.50x = 16,944,228,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944,228,900/96,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,927.13

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