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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,699 and 194,547

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,699 and 194,547 is: 291,818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,699 : 194,547 = 194,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,699/194,547 = 194,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,699x = 194,547 × 194,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,699x = 37,848,535,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848,535,209/129,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,818.25

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