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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,934 : 130,934 = 130,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,934/130,934 = 130,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,934x = 130,934 × 130,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,934x = 17,143,712,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,712,356/96,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,859.64

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