Finding the Third Proportional to 127,850 and 191,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,850 and 191,043 is: 285,470.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,850 : 191,043 = 191,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,850/191,043 = 191,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,850x = 191,043 × 191,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,850x = 36,497,427,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,497,427,849/127,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,470.69
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