Finding the Third Proportional to 129,318 and 194,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,318 and 194,133 is: 291,433.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,318 : 194,133 = 194,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,318/194,133 = 194,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,318x = 194,133 × 194,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,318x = 37,687,621,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,687,621,689/129,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,433.69
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