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Finding the Third Proportional to 57,744 and 130,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 57,744 and 130,425 is: 294,587.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,744 : 130,425 = 130,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,744/130,425 = 130,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,744x = 130,425 × 130,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,744x = 17,010,680,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,010,680,625/57,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,587.85

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