Finding the Third Proportional to 96,320 and 127,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 96,320 and 127,806 is: 169,584.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
96,320 : 127,806 = 127,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
96,320/127,806 = 127,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
96,320x = 127,806 × 127,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
96,320x = 16,334,373,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,334,373,636/96,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,584.44
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