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Finding the Third Proportional to 130,972 and 197,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 130,972 and 197,548 is: 297,966.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130,972 : 197,548 = 197,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130,972/197,548 = 197,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130,972x = 197,548 × 197,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130,972x = 39,025,212,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,025,212,304/130,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,966.07

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