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Finding the Third Proportional to 97,536 and 130,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 97,536 and 130,734 is: 175,231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97,536 : 130,734 = 130,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97,536/130,734 = 130,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97,536x = 130,734 × 130,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97,536x = 17,091,378,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,091,378,756/97,536
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,231.49

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