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Finding the Third Proportional to 82,976 and 127,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 82,976 and 127,540 is: 196,038.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82,976 : 127,540 = 127,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82,976/127,540 = 127,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82,976x = 127,540 × 127,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82,976x = 16,266,451,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,451,600/82,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,038.03

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