Finding the Third Proportional to 127,414 and 191,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,414 and 191,082 is: 286,564.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,414 : 191,082 = 191,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,414/191,082 = 191,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,414x = 191,082 × 191,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,414x = 36,512,330,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,512,330,724/127,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,564.51
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