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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,038 and 204,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,038 and 204,043 is: 320,164.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,038 : 204,043 = 204,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,038/204,043 = 204,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,038x = 204,043 × 204,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,038x = 41,633,545,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,633,545,849/130,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,164.46

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