Finding the Third Proportional to 127,392 and 195,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,392 and 195,984 is: 301,508.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,392 : 195,984 = 195,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,392/195,984 = 195,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,392x = 195,984 × 195,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,392x = 38,409,728,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,409,728,256/127,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,508.17
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