Finding the Third Proportional to 84,234 and 127,227.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,234 and 127,227.75 is: 192,165.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,234 : 127,227.75 = 127,227.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,234/127,227.75 = 127,227.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,234x = 127,227.75 × 127,227.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,234x = 16,186,900,370.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,186,900,370.06/84,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 192,165.88
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