Finding the Third Proportional to 129,156 and 194,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,156 and 194,478 is: 292,837.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,156 : 194,478 = 194,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,156/194,478 = 194,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,156x = 194,478 × 194,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,156x = 37,821,692,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,821,692,484/129,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,837.29
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