Finding the Third Proportional to 127,660 and 202,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,660 and 202,050 is: 319,788.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,660 : 202,050 = 202,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,660/202,050 = 202,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,660x = 202,050 × 202,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,660x = 40,824,202,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,824,202,500/127,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,788.52
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