Finding the Third Proportional to 82,745 and 127,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,745 and 127,862 is: 197,579.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,745 : 127,862 = 127,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,745/127,862 = 127,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,745x = 127,862 × 127,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,745x = 16,348,691,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,348,691,044/82,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,579.20
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