Finding the Third Proportional to 127,204 and 190,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,204 and 190,758 is: 286,065.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,204 : 190,758 = 190,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,204/190,758 = 190,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,204x = 190,758 × 190,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,204x = 36,388,614,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,388,614,564/127,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,065.02
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