Finding the Third Proportional to 127,044 and 167,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,044 and 167,058 is: 219,674.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,044 : 167,058 = 167,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,044/167,058 = 167,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,044x = 167,058 × 167,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,044x = 27,908,375,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,908,375,364/127,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,674.88
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