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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,916 and 190,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,916 and 190,266 is: 278,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,916 : 190,266 = 190,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,916/190,266 = 190,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,916x = 190,266 × 190,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,916x = 36,201,150,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,201,150,756/129,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,650.44

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