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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,252 and 195,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,252 and 195,724 is: 294,105.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,252 : 195,724 = 195,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,252/195,724 = 195,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,252x = 195,724 × 195,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,252x = 38,307,884,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,307,884,176/130,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,105.92

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