Finding the Third Proportional to 127,576 and 182,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,576 and 182,616 is: 261,401.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,576 : 182,616 = 182,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,576/182,616 = 182,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,576x = 182,616 × 182,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,576x = 33,348,603,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,348,603,456/127,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,401.86
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