Finding the Third Proportional to 129,324 and 194,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,324 and 194,164 is: 291,513.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,324 : 194,164 = 194,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,324/194,164 = 194,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,324x = 194,164 × 194,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,324x = 37,699,658,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,699,658,896/129,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,513.24
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