Finding the Third Proportional to 129,914 and 190,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,914 and 190,263 is: 278,645.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,914 : 190,263 = 190,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,914/190,263 = 190,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,914x = 190,263 × 190,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,914x = 36,200,009,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,200,009,169/129,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,645.94
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