Finding the Third Proportional to 129,254 and 194,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,254 and 194,016 is: 291,226.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,254 : 194,016 = 194,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,254/194,016 = 194,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,254x = 194,016 × 194,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,254x = 37,642,208,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,642,208,256/129,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,226.64
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