Finding the Third Proportional to 129,326 and 194,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,326 and 194,167 is: 291,517.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,326 : 194,167 = 194,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,326/194,167 = 194,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,326x = 194,167 × 194,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,326x = 37,700,823,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,700,823,889/129,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,517.74
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