Finding the Third Proportional to 129,874 and 194,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,874 and 194,290 is: 290,655.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,874 : 194,290 = 194,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,874/194,290 = 194,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,874x = 194,290 × 194,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,874x = 37,748,604,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,748,604,100/129,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,655.59
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