Finding the Third Proportional to 127,284 and 172,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,284 and 172,782 is: 234,543.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,284 : 172,782 = 172,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,284/172,782 = 172,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,284x = 172,782 × 172,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,284x = 29,853,619,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,853,619,524/127,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,543.38
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