Finding the Third Proportional to 129,950 and 194,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,950 and 194,396 is: 290,802.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,950 : 194,396 = 194,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,950/194,396 = 194,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,950x = 194,396 × 194,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,950x = 37,789,804,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,789,804,816/129,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,802.65
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