Finding the Third Proportional to 127,138.50 and 186,765.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,138.50 and 186,765.75 is: 274,357.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,138.50 : 186,765.75 = 186,765.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,138.50/186,765.75 = 186,765.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,138.50x = 186,765.75 × 186,765.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,138.50x = 34,881,445,373.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,881,445,373.06/127,138.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,357.85
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