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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,848 and 195,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,848 and 195,626 is: 294,725.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,848 : 195,626 = 195,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,848/195,626 = 195,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,848x = 195,626 × 195,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,848x = 38,269,531,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269,531,876/129,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,725.62

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