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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,846 and 195,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,846 and 195,623 is: 294,721.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,846 : 195,623 = 195,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,846/195,623 = 195,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,846x = 195,623 × 195,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,846x = 38,268,358,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268,358,129/129,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,721.12

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