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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,918 and 195,731

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,918 and 195,731 is: 294,883.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,918 : 195,731 = 195,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,918/195,731 = 195,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,918x = 195,731 × 195,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,918x = 38,310,624,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,310,624,361/129,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,883.11

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