Finding the Third Proportional to 127,848 and 191,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,848 and 191,691 is: 287,415.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,848 : 191,691 = 191,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,848/191,691 = 191,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,848x = 191,691 × 191,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,848x = 36,745,439,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,745,439,481/127,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,415.05
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