Finding the Third Proportional to 84,231 and 127,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,231 and 127,764 is: 193,796.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,231 : 127,764 = 127,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,231/127,764 = 127,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,231x = 127,764 × 127,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,231x = 16,323,639,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,323,639,696/84,231 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,796.10
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