Finding the Third Proportional to 127,212 and 202,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,212 and 202,056 is: 320,933.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,212 : 202,056 = 202,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,212/202,056 = 202,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,212x = 202,056 × 202,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,212x = 40,826,627,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,826,627,136/127,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,933.77
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