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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,392 : 195,984 = 195,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,392/195,984 = 195,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,392x = 195,984 × 195,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,392x = 38,409,728,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,409,728,256/127,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,508.17

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