Finding the Third Proportional to 81,408 and 127,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,408 and 127,326 is: 199,143.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,408 : 127,326 = 127,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,408/127,326 = 127,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,408x = 127,326 × 127,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,408x = 16,211,910,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,211,910,276/81,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,143.95
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