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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,866 : 130,171 = 130,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,866/130,171 = 130,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,866x = 130,171 × 130,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,866x = 16,944,489,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,944,489,241/96,866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,927.11

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