Finding the Third Proportional to 127,342 and 163,905
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,342 and 163,905 is: 210,966.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,342 : 163,905 = 163,905 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,342/163,905 = 163,905/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,342x = 163,905 × 163,905 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,342x = 26,864,849,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,864,849,025/127,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,966.13
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