Finding the Third Proportional to 127,470 and 186,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,470 and 186,693 is: 273,431.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,470 : 186,693 = 186,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,470/186,693 = 186,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,470x = 186,693 × 186,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,470x = 34,854,276,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,854,276,249/127,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,431.21
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