Finding the Third Proportional to 127,704 and 202,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,704 and 202,112 is: 319,874.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,704 : 202,112 = 202,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,704/202,112 = 202,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,704x = 202,112 × 202,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,704x = 40,849,260,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,849,260,544/127,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,874.56
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