Finding the Third Proportional to 129,956 and 195,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,956 and 195,894 is: 295,288.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,956 : 195,894 = 195,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,956/195,894 = 195,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,956x = 195,894 × 195,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,956x = 38,374,459,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,374,459,236/129,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,288.09
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