Finding the Third Proportional to 127,188 and 197,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,188 and 197,622 is: 307,060.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,188 : 197,622 = 197,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,188/197,622 = 197,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,188x = 197,622 × 197,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,188x = 39,054,454,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,054,454,884/127,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,060.85
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