Finding the Third Proportional to 127,060 and 197,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,060 and 197,844 is: 308,061.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,060 : 197,844 = 197,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,060/197,844 = 197,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,060x = 197,844 × 197,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,060x = 39,142,248,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,142,248,336/127,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308,061.14
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