Finding the Third Proportional to 127,060 and 169,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,060 and 169,390 is: 225,822.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,060 : 169,390 = 169,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,060/169,390 = 169,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,060x = 169,390 × 169,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,060x = 28,692,972,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,692,972,100/127,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,822.23
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