Finding the Third Proportional to 129,257 and 194,021
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,257 and 194,021 is: 291,234.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,257 : 194,021 = 194,021 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,257/194,021 = 194,021/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,257x = 194,021 × 194,021 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,257x = 37,644,148,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,644,148,441/129,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,234.89
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