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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,176 and 195,228

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,176 and 195,228 is: 292,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,176 : 195,228 = 195,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,176/195,228 = 195,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,176x = 195,228 × 195,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,176x = 38,113,971,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113,971,984/130,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,788.01

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