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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,014 : 275,916 = 275,916 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,014/275,916 = 275,916/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,014x = 275,916 × 275,916
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,014x = 76,129,639,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,129,639,056/127,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,379.90

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