Finding the Third Proportional to 97,082 and 130,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 97,082 and 130,460 is: 175,313.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
97,082 : 130,460 = 130,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
97,082/130,460 = 130,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
97,082x = 130,460 × 130,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
97,082x = 17,019,811,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,019,811,600/97,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,313.77
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