Finding the Third Proportional to 129,536 and 194,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,536 and 194,424 is: 291,816.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,536 : 194,424 = 194,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,536/194,424 = 194,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,536x = 194,424 × 194,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,536x = 37,800,691,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,800,691,776/129,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,816.11
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