Finding the Third Proportional to 127,418 and 178,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,418 and 178,215 is: 249,262.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,418 : 178,215 = 178,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,418/178,215 = 178,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,418x = 178,215 × 178,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,418x = 31,760,586,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,760,586,225/127,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,262.95
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