Finding the Third Proportional to 127,208 and 197,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,208 and 197,816 is: 307,615.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,208 : 197,816 = 197,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,208/197,816 = 197,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,208x = 197,816 × 197,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,208x = 39,131,169,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,131,169,856/127,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,615.64
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