Finding the Third Proportional to 129,904 and 194,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,904 and 194,874 is: 292,338.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,904 : 194,874 = 194,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,904/194,874 = 194,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,904x = 194,874 × 194,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,904x = 37,975,875,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,975,875,876/129,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,338.00
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