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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,312.69 and 208,114.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,312.69 and 208,114.88 is: 332,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,312.69 : 208,114.88 = 208,114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,312.69/208,114.88 = 208,114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,312.69x = 208,114.88 × 208,114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,312.69x = 43,311,801,196.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311,801,196.27/130,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,368.26

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