Finding the Third Proportional to 129,928 and 195,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,928 and 195,748 is: 294,911.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,928 : 195,748 = 195,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,928/195,748 = 195,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,928x = 195,748 × 195,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,928x = 38,317,279,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,317,279,504/129,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,911.64
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