Finding the Third Proportional to 127,252 and 190,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,252 and 190,800 is: 286,083.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,252 : 190,800 = 190,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,252/190,800 = 190,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,252x = 190,800 × 190,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,252x = 36,404,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,404,640,000/127,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,083.05
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