Finding the Third Proportional to 129,684 and 194,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,684 and 194,526 is: 291,789
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,684 : 194,526 = 194,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,684/194,526 = 194,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,684x = 194,526 × 194,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,684x = 37,840,364,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,840,364,676/129,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,789
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