Finding the Third Proportional to 129,958 and 194,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,958 and 194,403 is: 290,805.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,958 : 194,403 = 194,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,958/194,403 = 194,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,958x = 194,403 × 194,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,958x = 37,792,526,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,792,526,409/129,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,805.69
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