Finding the Third Proportional to 129,560 and 194,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,560 and 194,474 is: 291,912.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,560 : 194,474 = 194,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,560/194,474 = 194,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,560x = 194,474 × 194,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,560x = 37,820,136,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,820,136,676/129,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,912.14
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