Finding the Third Proportional to 129,296 and 194,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,296 and 194,080 is: 291,324.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,296 : 194,080 = 194,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,296/194,080 = 194,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,296x = 194,080 × 194,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,296x = 37,667,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,667,046,400/129,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,324.14
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