Finding the Third Proportional to 129,960 and 194,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,960 and 194,406 is: 290,810.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,960 : 194,406 = 194,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,960/194,406 = 194,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,960x = 194,406 × 194,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,960x = 37,793,692,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,793,692,836/129,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,810.19
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