Finding the Third Proportional to 94,818 and 127,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,818 and 127,227 is: 170,713.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,818 : 127,227 = 127,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,818/127,227 = 127,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,818x = 127,227 × 127,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,818x = 16,186,709,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,186,709,529/94,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 170,713.47
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