Finding the Third Proportional to 127,440 and 191,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,440 and 191,208 is: 286,884.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,440 : 191,208 = 191,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,440/191,208 = 191,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,440x = 191,208 × 191,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,440x = 36,560,499,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,560,499,264/127,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 286,884.02
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