Finding the Third Proportional to 96,866 and 130,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,866 and 130,171 is: 174,927.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,866 : 130,171 = 130,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,866/130,171 = 130,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,866x = 130,171 × 130,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,866x = 16,944,489,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,944,489,241/96,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,927.11
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