Finding the Third Proportional to 127,840 and 200,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,840 and 200,130 is: 313,298.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,840 : 200,130 = 200,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,840/200,130 = 200,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,840x = 200,130 × 200,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,840x = 40,052,016,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,052,016,900/127,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,298.00
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