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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,481 and 195,217

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,481 and 195,217 is: 292,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,481 : 195,217 = 195,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,481/195,217 = 195,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,481x = 195,217 × 195,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,481x = 38,109,677,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,677,089/130,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,070.70

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