Finding the Third Proportional to 129,374 and 193,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,374 and 193,262 is: 288,699.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,374 : 193,262 = 193,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,374/193,262 = 193,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,374x = 193,262 × 193,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,374x = 37,350,200,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,350,200,644/129,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,699.43
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