Finding the Third Proportional to 127,056 and 167,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,056 and 167,076 is: 219,701.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,056 : 167,076 = 167,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,056/167,076 = 167,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,056x = 167,076 × 167,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,056x = 27,914,389,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,914,389,776/127,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,701.47
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