Finding the Third Proportional to 127,030 and 274,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,030 and 274,148 is: 591,648.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,030 : 274,148 = 274,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,030/274,148 = 274,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,030x = 274,148 × 274,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,030x = 75,157,125,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,157,125,904/127,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,648.63
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