Finding the Third Proportional to 84,314 and 127,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,314 and 127,028 is: 191,381.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,314 : 127,028 = 127,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,314/127,028 = 127,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,314x = 127,028 × 127,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,314x = 16,136,112,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,136,112,784/84,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,381.18
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