Finding the Third Proportional to 95,827 and 127,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,827 and 127,215 is: 168,884.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,827 : 127,215 = 127,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,827/127,215 = 127,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,827x = 127,215 × 127,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,827x = 16,183,656,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,183,656,225/95,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168,884.10
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