Finding the Third Proportional to 129,841 and 194,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,841 and 194,242 is: 290,585.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,841 : 194,242 = 194,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,841/194,242 = 194,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,841x = 194,242 × 194,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,841x = 37,729,954,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,729,954,564/129,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,585.83
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