Finding the Third Proportional to 127,822 and 193,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,822 and 193,516 is: 292,973.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,822 : 193,516 = 193,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,822/193,516 = 193,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,822x = 193,516 × 193,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,822x = 37,448,442,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,448,442,256/127,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,973.37
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