Finding the Third Proportional to 129,066 and 195,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,066 and 195,544 is: 296,262.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,066 : 195,544 = 195,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,066/195,544 = 195,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,066x = 195,544 × 195,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,066x = 38,237,455,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,237,455,936/129,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,262.81
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