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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,313 and 194,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,313 and 194,143 is: 291,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,313 : 194,143 = 194,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,313/194,143 = 194,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,313x = 194,143 × 194,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,313x = 37,691,504,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691,504,449/129,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,474.98

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