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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,017 and 195,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,017 and 195,470 is: 296,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,017 : 195,470 = 195,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,017/195,470 = 195,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,017x = 195,470 × 195,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,017x = 38,208,520,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,208,520,900/129,017
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,151.06

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