Finding the Third Proportional to 129,652 and 194,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,652 and 194,598 is: 292,077.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,652 : 194,598 = 194,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,652/194,598 = 194,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,652x = 194,598 × 194,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,652x = 37,868,381,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,868,381,604/129,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,077.11
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