Finding the Third Proportional to 127,963 and 200,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,963 and 200,718 is: 314,838.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,963 : 200,718 = 200,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,963/200,718 = 200,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,963x = 200,718 × 200,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,963x = 40,287,715,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,287,715,524/127,963 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,838.79
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