Finding the Third Proportional to 129,938 and 194,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,938 and 194,376 is: 290,769.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,938 : 194,376 = 194,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,938/194,376 = 194,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,938x = 194,376 × 194,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,938x = 37,782,029,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,782,029,376/129,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,769.67
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