Finding the Third Proportional to 129,585 and 196,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,585 and 196,193 is: 297,038.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,585 : 196,193 = 196,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,585/196,193 = 196,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,585x = 196,193 × 196,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,585x = 38,491,693,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,491,693,249/129,585 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,038.19
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