Finding the Third Proportional to 127,014 and 275,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,014 and 275,916 is: 599,379.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,014 : 275,916 = 275,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,014/275,916 = 275,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,014x = 275,916 × 275,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,014x = 76,129,639,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,129,639,056/127,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,379.90
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