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Finding the Third Proportional to 129,970 and 196,372

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Solution

The third proportional to 129,970 and 196,372 is: 296,698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129,970 : 196,372 = 196,372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129,970/196,372 = 196,372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129,970x = 196,372 × 196,372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129,970x = 38,561,962,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561,962,384/129,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,698.95

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