Finding the Third Proportional to 129,004 and 194,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,004 and 194,262 is: 292,531.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,004 : 194,262 = 194,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,004/194,262 = 194,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,004x = 194,262 × 194,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,004x = 37,737,724,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,737,724,644/129,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,531.43
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