Finding the Third Proportional to 129,696 and 194,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,696 and 194,256 is: 290,952.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,696 : 194,256 = 194,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,696/194,256 = 194,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,696x = 194,256 × 194,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,696x = 37,735,393,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,735,393,536/129,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,952.64
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