Finding the Third Proportional to 129,238.50 and 193,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,238.50 and 193,083 is: 288,467.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,238.50 : 193,083 = 193,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,238.50/193,083 = 193,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,238.50x = 193,083 × 193,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,238.50x = 37,281,044,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,281,044,889/129,238.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,467.02
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