Finding the Third Proportional to 127,548 and 199,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,548 and 199,077 is: 310,719.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,548 : 199,077 = 199,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,548/199,077 = 199,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,548x = 199,077 × 199,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,548x = 39,631,651,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,631,651,929/127,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,719.51
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