Finding the Third Proportional to 127,145 and 186,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,145 and 186,775 is: 274,371.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,145 : 186,775 = 186,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,145/186,775 = 186,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,145x = 186,775 × 186,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,145x = 34,884,900,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,884,900,625/127,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,371.00
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