Finding the Third Proportional to 129,470 and 193,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,470 and 193,665 is: 289,689.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,470 : 193,665 = 193,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,470/193,665 = 193,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,470x = 193,665 × 193,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,470x = 37,506,132,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,506,132,225/129,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,689.75
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