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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,648 and 195,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,648 and 195,462 is: 292,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,648 : 195,462 = 195,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,648/195,462 = 195,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,648x = 195,462 × 195,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,648x = 38,205,393,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,205,393,444/130,648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,429.99

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