Finding the Third Proportional to 129,357 and 193,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,357 and 193,237.50 is: 288,664.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,357 : 193,237.50 = 193,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,357/193,237.50 = 193,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,357x = 193,237.50 × 193,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,357x = 37,340,731,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,340,731,406.25/129,357 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,664.17
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