Finding the Third Proportional to 127,938 and 192,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,938 and 192,030 is: 288,229.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,938 : 192,030 = 192,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,938/192,030 = 192,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,938x = 192,030 × 192,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,938x = 36,875,520,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,875,520,900/127,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,229.62
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