Finding the Third Proportional to 127,550 and 199,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,550 and 199,080 is: 310,724.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,550 : 199,080 = 199,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,550/199,080 = 199,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,550x = 199,080 × 199,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,550x = 39,632,846,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,632,846,400/127,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,724.00
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