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Finding the Third Proportional to 63,744 and 130,304

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Solution

The third proportional to 63,744 and 130,304 is: 266,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,744 : 130,304 = 130,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,744/130,304 = 130,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,744x = 130,304 × 130,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,744x = 16,979,132,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979,132,416/63,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,364.40

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