Finding the Third Proportional to 127,952 and 195,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,952 and 195,839 is: 299,744.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,952 : 195,839 = 195,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,952/195,839 = 195,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,952x = 195,839 × 195,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,952x = 38,352,913,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,352,913,921/127,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,744.54
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