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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,855 and 194,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,855 and 194,266 is: 290,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,855 : 194,266 = 194,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,855/194,266 = 194,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,855x = 194,266 × 194,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,855x = 37,739,278,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,739,278,756/129,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,626.30

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