Finding the Third Proportional to 127,656 and 162,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,656 and 162,567 is: 207,025.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,656 : 162,567 = 162,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,656/162,567 = 162,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,656x = 162,567 × 162,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,656x = 26,428,029,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,428,029,489/127,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,025.36
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