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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,096 and 130,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,096 and 130,208 is: 201,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,096 : 130,208 = 130,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,096/130,208 = 130,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,096x = 130,208 × 130,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,096x = 16,954,123,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,123,264/84,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,604.40

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