Finding the Third Proportional to 127,350 and 193,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,350 and 193,944 is: 295,361.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,350 : 193,944 = 193,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,350/193,944 = 193,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,350x = 193,944 × 193,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,350x = 37,614,275,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,614,275,136/127,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 295,361.41
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