Finding the Third Proportional to 127,216 and 202,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,216 and 202,062 is: 320,942.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,216 : 202,062 = 202,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,216/202,062 = 202,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,216x = 202,062 × 202,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,216x = 40,829,051,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,829,051,844/127,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,942.74
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