Finding the Third Proportional to 127,332 and 193,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,332 and 193,914 is: 295,311.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,332 : 193,914 = 193,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,332/193,914 = 193,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,332x = 193,914 × 193,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,332x = 37,602,639,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,602,639,396/127,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,311.78
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