Finding the Third Proportional to 127,964 and 193,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,964 and 193,706 is: 293,223.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,964 : 193,706 = 193,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,964/193,706 = 193,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,964x = 193,706 × 193,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,964x = 37,522,014,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,522,014,436/127,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,223.21
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