Finding the Third Proportional to 127,932 and 191,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,932 and 191,913 is: 287,892.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,932 : 191,913 = 191,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,932/191,913 = 191,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,932x = 191,913 × 191,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,932x = 36,830,599,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,830,599,569/127,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 287,892.00
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