Finding the Third Proportional to 127,689 and 202,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,689 and 202,092 is: 319,848.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,689 : 202,092 = 202,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,689/202,092 = 202,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,689x = 202,092 × 202,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,689x = 40,841,176,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,841,176,464/127,689 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,848.82
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