Finding the Third Proportional to 57,993 and 127,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,993 and 127,194 is: 278,970.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,993 : 127,194 = 127,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,993/127,194 = 127,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,993x = 127,194 × 127,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,993x = 16,178,313,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,178,313,636/57,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,970.11
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