Finding the Third Proportional to 129,955 and 195,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,955 and 195,893 is: 295,287.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,955 : 195,893 = 195,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,955/195,893 = 195,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,955x = 195,893 × 195,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,955x = 38,374,067,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,374,067,449/129,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,287.35
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