Finding the Third Proportional to 127,700 and 193,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,700 and 193,325 is: 292,674.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,700 : 193,325 = 193,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,700/193,325 = 193,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,700x = 193,325 × 193,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,700x = 37,374,555,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,374,555,625/127,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,674.67
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