Finding the Third Proportional to 127,053 and 189,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,053 and 189,963 is: 284,022.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,053 : 189,963 = 189,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,053/189,963 = 189,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,053x = 189,963 × 189,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,053x = 36,085,941,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,085,941,369/127,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,022.74
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