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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,868 and 194,804

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,868 and 194,804 is: 292,209.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,868 : 194,804 = 194,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,868/194,804 = 194,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,868x = 194,804 × 194,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,868x = 37,948,598,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,948,598,416/129,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,209.00

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