Finding the Third Proportional to 129,842 and 194,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,842 and 194,246 is: 290,595.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,842 : 194,246 = 194,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,842/194,246 = 194,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,842x = 194,246 × 194,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,842x = 37,731,508,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,731,508,516/129,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,595.56
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