Finding the Third Proportional to 127,910 and 200,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,910 and 200,214 is: 313,389.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,910 : 200,214 = 200,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,910/200,214 = 200,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,910x = 200,214 × 200,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,910x = 40,085,645,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,085,645,796/127,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,389.46
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