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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,644 and 194,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,644 and 194,469 is: 291,708.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,644 : 194,469 = 194,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,644/194,469 = 194,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,644x = 194,469 × 194,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,644x = 37,818,191,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818,191,961/129,644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,708.00

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