Finding the Third Proportional to 129,690 and 194,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,690 and 194,536 is: 291,805.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,690 : 194,536 = 194,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,690/194,536 = 194,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,690x = 194,536 × 194,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,690x = 37,844,255,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,844,255,296/129,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,805.50
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