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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,263 and 194,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,263 and 194,031 is: 291,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,263 : 194,031 = 194,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,263/194,031 = 194,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,263x = 194,031 × 194,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,263x = 37,648,028,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,648,028,961/129,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,251.39

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