Finding the Third Proportional to 96,896 and 130,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,896 and 130,210 is: 174,977.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,896 : 130,210 = 130,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,896/130,210 = 130,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,896x = 130,210 × 130,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,896x = 16,954,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,954,644,100/96,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,977.75
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