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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,246 and 189,609

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,246 and 189,609 is: 278,163.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,246 : 189,609 = 189,609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,246/189,609 = 189,609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,246x = 189,609 × 189,609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,246x = 35,951,572,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,951,572,881/129,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,163.91

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