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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,314 and 194,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,314 and 194,147 is: 291,484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,314 : 194,147 = 194,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,314/194,147 = 194,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,314x = 194,147 × 194,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,314x = 37,693,057,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,693,057,609/129,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,484.74

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