Finding the Third Proportional to 127,104 and 186,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,104 and 186,762 is: 274,421.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,104 : 186,762 = 186,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,104/186,762 = 186,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,104x = 186,762 × 186,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,104x = 34,880,044,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,880,044,644/127,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,421.30
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