Finding the Third Proportional to 84,328 and 127,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,328 and 127,050 is: 191,415.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,328 : 127,050 = 127,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,328/127,050 = 127,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,328x = 127,050 × 127,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,328x = 16,141,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,141,702,500/84,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,415.69
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