Finding the Third Proportional to 127,200 and 195,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,200 and 195,600 is: 300,781.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,200 : 195,600 = 195,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,200/195,600 = 195,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,200x = 195,600 × 195,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,200x = 38,259,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,259,360,000/127,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 300,781.13
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