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Finding the Third Proportional to 84,348 and 130,554

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Solution

The third proportional to 84,348 and 130,554 is: 202,071.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84,348 : 130,554 = 130,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84,348/130,554 = 130,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84,348x = 130,554 × 130,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84,348x = 17,044,346,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,346,916/84,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,071.74

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