Finding the Third Proportional to 127,828 and 200,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,828 and 200,535 is: 314,596.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,828 : 200,535 = 200,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,828/200,535 = 200,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,828x = 200,535 × 200,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,828x = 40,214,286,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,214,286,225/127,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,596.85
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