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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,668 and 184,011

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,668 and 184,011 is: 259,130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,668 : 184,011 = 184,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,668/184,011 = 184,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,668x = 184,011 × 184,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,668x = 33,860,048,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860,048,121/130,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,130.38

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