Finding the Third Proportional to 127,026 and 273,195
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,026 and 273,195 is: 587,560.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,026 : 273,195 = 273,195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,026/273,195 = 273,195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,026x = 273,195 × 273,195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,026x = 74,635,508,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,635,508,025/127,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,560.88
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