Finding the Third Proportional to 127,984.50 and 176,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,984.50 and 176,424 is: 243,196.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,984.50 : 176,424 = 176,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,984.50/176,424 = 176,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,984.50x = 176,424 × 176,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,984.50x = 31,125,427,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,125,427,776/127,984.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,196.85
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