Finding the Third Proportional to 129,267 and 194,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,267 and 194,037 is: 291,260.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,267 : 194,037 = 194,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,267/194,037 = 194,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,267x = 194,037 × 194,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,267x = 37,650,357,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,650,357,369/129,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,260.39
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