Finding the Third Proportional to 129,456 and 195,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,456 and 195,372 is: 294,850.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,456 : 195,372 = 195,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,456/195,372 = 195,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,456x = 195,372 × 195,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,456x = 38,170,218,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,170,218,384/129,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,850.90
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