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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,020 and 270,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,020 and 270,912 is: 577,809.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,020 : 270,912 = 270,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,020/270,912 = 270,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,020x = 270,912 × 270,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,020x = 73,393,311,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,393,311,744/127,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,809.10

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