Finding the Third Proportional to 127,250 and 190,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,250 and 190,797 is: 286,078.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,250 : 190,797 = 190,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,250/190,797 = 190,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,250x = 190,797 × 190,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,250x = 36,403,495,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,403,495,209/127,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,078.55
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