Finding the Third Proportional to 127,462 and 202,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,462 and 202,442 is: 321,529.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,462 : 202,442 = 202,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,462/202,442 = 202,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,462x = 202,442 × 202,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,462x = 40,982,763,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,982,763,364/127,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,529.27
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