Finding the Third Proportional to 129,672 and 197,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,672 and 197,173 is: 299,811.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,672 : 197,173 = 197,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,672/197,173 = 197,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,672x = 197,173 × 197,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,672x = 38,877,191,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,877,191,929/129,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,811.77
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