Finding the Third Proportional to 129,852 and 197,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,852 and 197,192 is: 299,453.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,852 : 197,192 = 197,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,852/197,192 = 197,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,852x = 197,192 × 197,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,852x = 38,884,684,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,884,684,864/129,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,453.88
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