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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,296 and 285,530

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,296 and 285,530 is: 625,709.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,296 : 285,530 = 285,530 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,296/285,530 = 285,530/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,296x = 285,530 × 285,530
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,296x = 81,527,380,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,527,380,900/130,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,709.01

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