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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,030 and 270,929

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,030 and 270,929 is: 577,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,030 : 270,929 = 270,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,030/270,929 = 270,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,030x = 270,929 × 270,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,030x = 73,402,523,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,402,523,041/127,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,836.13

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