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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,696 and 195,523

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,696 and 195,523 is: 292,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,696 : 195,523 = 195,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,696/195,523 = 195,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,696x = 195,523 × 195,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,696x = 38,229,243,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229,243,529/130,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,505.08

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