Finding the Third Proportional to 129,360 and 194,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,360 and 194,520 is: 292,501.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,360 : 194,520 = 194,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,360/194,520 = 194,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,360x = 194,520 × 194,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,360x = 37,838,030,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,838,030,400/129,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,501.78
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