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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,730 and 165,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,730 and 165,768 is: 211,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,730 : 165,768 = 165,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,730/165,768 = 165,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,730x = 165,768 × 165,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,730x = 27,479,029,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,029,824/129,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,817.08

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