Finding the Third Proportional to 127,718 and 193,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,718 and 193,350 is: 292,709.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,718 : 193,350 = 193,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,718/193,350 = 193,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,718x = 193,350 × 193,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,718x = 37,384,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,384,222,500/127,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,709.11
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