Finding the Third Proportional to 129,472 and 193,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,472 and 193,668 is: 289,694.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,472 : 193,668 = 193,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,472/193,668 = 193,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,472x = 193,668 × 193,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,472x = 37,507,294,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,507,294,224/129,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,694.25
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