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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,968 and 193,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,968 and 193,998 is: 287,361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,968 : 193,998 = 193,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,968/193,998 = 193,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,968x = 193,998 × 193,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,968x = 37,635,224,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,635,224,004/130,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,361.98

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