Finding the Third Proportional to 96,865 and 130,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,865 and 130,831 is: 176,707.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,865 : 130,831 = 130,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,865/130,831 = 130,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,865x = 130,831 × 130,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,865x = 17,116,750,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,116,750,561/96,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,707.28
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