Finding the Third Proportional to 127 and 197.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 127 and 197.50 is: 307.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127 : 197.50 = 197.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127/197.50 = 197.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127x = 197.50 × 197.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127x = 39,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,006.25/127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307.14
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