Finding the Third Proportional to 127,477.13 and 187,692.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,477.13 and 187,692.19 is: 276,350.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,477.13 : 187,692.19 = 187,692.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,477.13/187,692.19 = 187,692.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,477.13x = 187,692.19 × 187,692.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,477.13x = 35,228,357,248.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,228,357,248.54/127,477.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,350.42
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