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Finding the Third Proportional to 61,265 and 130,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 61,265 and 130,090 is: 276,232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,265 : 130,090 = 130,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,265/130,090 = 130,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,265x = 130,090 × 130,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,265x = 16,923,408,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923,408,100/61,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,232.89

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