Finding the Third Proportional to 129,848 and 195,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,848 and 195,624 is: 294,719.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,848 : 195,624 = 195,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,848/195,624 = 195,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,848x = 195,624 × 195,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,848x = 38,268,749,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,268,749,376/129,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,719.59
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