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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,026 and 193,539

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,026 and 193,539 is: 290,308.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,026 : 193,539 = 193,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,026/193,539 = 193,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,026x = 193,539 × 193,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,026x = 37,457,344,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457,344,521/129,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,308.50

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