Finding the Third Proportional to 127,724 and 193,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,724 and 193,355 is: 292,710.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,724 : 193,355 = 193,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,724/193,355 = 193,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,724x = 193,355 × 193,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,724x = 37,386,156,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,386,156,025/127,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,710.50
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