Finding the Third Proportional to 129,638 and 194,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,638 and 194,579 is: 292,051.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,638 : 194,579 = 194,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,638/194,579 = 194,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,638x = 194,579 × 194,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,638x = 37,860,987,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,860,987,241/129,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,051.61
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