Finding the Third Proportional to 127,168 and 196,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,168 and 196,599 is: 303,937.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,168 : 196,599 = 196,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,168/196,599 = 196,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,168x = 196,599 × 196,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,168x = 38,651,166,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,651,166,801/127,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,937.84
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