Finding the Third Proportional to 129,198 and 188,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,198 and 188,694 is: 275,588.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,198 : 188,694 = 188,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,198/188,694 = 188,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,198x = 188,694 × 188,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,198x = 35,605,425,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,605,425,636/129,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,588.06
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