Finding the Third Proportional to 129,142 and 193,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,142 and 193,706 is: 290,548.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,142 : 193,706 = 193,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,142/193,706 = 193,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,142x = 193,706 × 193,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,142x = 37,522,014,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,522,014,436/129,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,548.50
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