Finding the Third Proportional to 129,606 and 194,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,606 and 194,409 is: 291,613.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,606 : 194,409 = 194,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,606/194,409 = 194,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,606x = 194,409 × 194,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,606x = 37,794,859,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,794,859,281/129,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,613.50
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