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Finding the Third Proportional to 96,963 and 130,945

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Solution

The third proportional to 96,963 and 130,945 is: 176,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,963 : 130,945 = 130,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,963/130,945 = 130,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,963x = 130,945 × 130,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,963x = 17,146,593,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,146,593,025/96,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,836.45

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