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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,179 and 195,268.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,179 and 195,268.50 is: 292,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,179 : 195,268.50 = 195,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,179/195,268.50 = 195,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,179x = 195,268.50 × 195,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,179x = 38,129,787,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129,787,092.25/130,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,902.75

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