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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,252 and 275,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,252 and 275,732 is: 583,700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,252 : 275,732 = 275,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,252/275,732 = 275,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,252x = 275,732 × 275,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,252x = 76,028,135,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,028,135,824/130,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,700.33

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