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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,526 and 130,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,526 and 130,737 is: 175,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,526 : 130,737 = 130,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,526/130,737 = 130,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,526x = 130,737 × 130,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,526x = 17,092,163,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,092,163,169/97,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,257.50

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