Finding the Third Proportional to 127,200 and 190,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,200 and 190,752 is: 286,056.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,200 : 190,752 = 190,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,200/190,752 = 190,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,200x = 190,752 × 190,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,200x = 36,386,325,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,386,325,504/127,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,056.02
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