Finding the Third Proportional to 127,658 and 202,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,658 and 202,047 is: 319,784.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,658 : 202,047 = 202,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,658/202,047 = 202,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,658x = 202,047 × 202,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,658x = 40,822,990,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,822,990,209/127,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,784.03
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