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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,026 and 270,927

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,026 and 270,927 is: 577,845.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,026 : 270,927 = 270,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,026/270,927 = 270,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,026x = 270,927 × 270,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,026x = 73,401,439,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,401,439,329/127,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,845.79

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