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