Finding the Third Proportional to 127,660 and 212,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,660 and 212,024 is: 352,139.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,660 : 212,024 = 212,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,660/212,024 = 212,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,660x = 212,024 × 212,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,660x = 44,954,176,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,954,176,576/127,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,139.88
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