Finding the Third Proportional to 129,468 and 195,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,468 and 195,392 is: 294,883.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,468 : 195,392 = 195,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,468/195,392 = 195,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,468x = 195,392 × 195,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,468x = 38,178,033,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,178,033,664/129,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,883.94
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