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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,864 and 196,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,864 and 196,200 is: 296,421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,864 : 196,200 = 196,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,864/196,200 = 196,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,864x = 196,200 × 196,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,864x = 38,494,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494,440,000/129,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,421.18

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