Finding the Third Proportional to 127,922 and 204,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,922 and 204,363 is: 326,482.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,922 : 204,363 = 204,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,922/204,363 = 204,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,922x = 204,363 × 204,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,922x = 41,764,235,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,764,235,769/127,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,482.04
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