Finding the Third Proportional to 127,466 and 202,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,466 and 202,448 is: 321,538.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,466 : 202,448 = 202,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,466/202,448 = 202,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,466x = 202,448 × 202,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,466x = 40,985,192,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,985,192,704/127,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,538.24
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