Finding the Third Proportional to 127,329 and 196,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,329 and 196,533 is: 303,349.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,329 : 196,533 = 196,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,329/196,533 = 196,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,329x = 196,533 × 196,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,329x = 38,625,220,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,625,220,089/127,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 303,349.75
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