Finding the Third Proportional to 129,344 and 194,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,344 and 194,496 is: 292,465.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,344 : 194,496 = 194,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,344/194,496 = 194,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,344x = 194,496 × 194,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,344x = 37,828,694,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,828,694,016/129,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,465.78
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