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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,656 and 202,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,656 and 202,044 is: 319,779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,656 : 202,044 = 202,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,656/202,044 = 202,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,656x = 202,044 × 202,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,656x = 40,821,777,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,821,777,936/127,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,779.55

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