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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,906 and 194,859

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,906 and 194,859 is: 292,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,906 : 194,859 = 194,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,906/194,859 = 194,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,906x = 194,859 × 194,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,906x = 37,970,029,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,970,029,881/129,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,288.50

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