Finding the Third Proportional to 127,892 and 193,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,892 and 193,622 is: 293,133.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,892 : 193,622 = 193,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,892/193,622 = 193,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,892x = 193,622 × 193,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,892x = 37,489,478,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,489,478,884/127,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,133.89
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