Finding the Third Proportional to 127,248 and 190,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,248 and 190,794 is: 286,074.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,248 : 190,794 = 190,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,248/190,794 = 190,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,248x = 190,794 × 190,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,248x = 36,402,350,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,402,350,436/127,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,074.05
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