Finding the Third Proportional to 129,152 and 193,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,152 and 193,859 is: 290,985.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,152 : 193,859 = 193,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,152/193,859 = 193,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,152x = 193,859 × 193,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,152x = 37,581,311,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,581,311,881/129,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,985.13
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