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Finding the Third Proportional to 130.63 and 195.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 130.63 and 195.63 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.63 : 195.63 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.63/195.63 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.63x = 195.63 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.63x = 38,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269.14/130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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