Finding the Third Proportional to 127,698 and 202,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,698 and 202,104 is: 319,864.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,698 : 202,104 = 202,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,698/202,104 = 202,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,698x = 202,104 × 202,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,698x = 40,846,026,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,846,026,816/127,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,864.26
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