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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,328 and 195,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,328 and 195,144 is: 294,454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,328 : 195,144 = 195,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,328/195,144 = 195,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,328x = 195,144 × 195,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,328x = 38,081,180,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081,180,736/129,328
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,454.26

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