Finding the Third Proportional to 127,917 and 178,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,917 and 178,926 is: 250,275.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,917 : 178,926 = 178,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,917/178,926 = 178,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,917x = 178,926 × 178,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,917x = 32,014,513,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,014,513,476/127,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,275.67
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