Finding the Third Proportional to 127,186 and 202,455.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,186 and 202,455.75 is: 322,270.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,186 : 202,455.75 = 202,455.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,186/202,455.75 = 202,455.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,186x = 202,455.75 × 202,455.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,186x = 40,988,330,708.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,988,330,708.06/127,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,270.77
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