Finding the Third Proportional to 127,890 and 200,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,890 and 200,616 is: 314,698.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,890 : 200,616 = 200,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,890/200,616 = 200,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,890x = 200,616 × 200,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,890x = 40,246,779,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,246,779,456/127,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,698.41
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