Finding the Third Proportional to 129,145 and 193,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,145 and 193,710 is: 290,553.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,145 : 193,710 = 193,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,145/193,710 = 193,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,145x = 193,710 × 193,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,145x = 37,523,564,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,523,564,100/129,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,553.75
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