Finding the Third Proportional to 96,934 and 130,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,934 and 130,934 is: 176,859.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,934 : 130,934 = 130,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,934/130,934 = 130,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,934x = 130,934 × 130,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,934x = 17,143,712,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,143,712,356/96,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,859.64
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