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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,030 and 205,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,030 and 205,450 is: 327,130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,030 : 205,450 = 205,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,030/205,450 = 205,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,030x = 205,450 × 205,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,030x = 42,209,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209,702,500/129,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,130.92

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