Finding the Third Proportional to 129,656 and 194,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,656 and 194,616 is: 292,122.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,656 : 194,616 = 194,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,656/194,616 = 194,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,656x = 194,616 × 194,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,656x = 37,875,387,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,875,387,456/129,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,122.13
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