Finding the Third Proportional to 129,882 and 195,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,882 and 195,204 is: 293,378.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,882 : 195,204 = 195,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,882/195,204 = 195,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,882x = 195,204 × 195,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,882x = 38,104,601,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,104,601,616/129,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,378.62
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