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Finding the Third Proportional to 104 and 130

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Solution

The third proportional to 104 and 130 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 130 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/130 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 130 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 16,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,900/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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