Finding the Third Proportional to 127,750 and 193,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,750 and 193,406 is: 292,805.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,750 : 193,406 = 193,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,750/193,406 = 193,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,750x = 193,406 × 193,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,750x = 37,405,880,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,405,880,836/127,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,805.33
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