Finding the Third Proportional to 83,154 and 127,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,154 and 127,806 is: 196,435.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,154 : 127,806 = 127,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,154/127,806 = 127,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,154x = 127,806 × 127,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,154x = 16,334,373,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,334,373,636/83,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,435.21
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