Finding the Third Proportional to 127,970 and 193,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,970 and 193,715 is: 293,236.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,970 : 193,715 = 193,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,970/193,715 = 193,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,970x = 193,715 × 193,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,970x = 37,525,501,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,525,501,225/127,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,236.71
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