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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,047 and 270,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,047 and 270,966 is: 577,916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,047 : 270,966 = 270,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,047/270,966 = 270,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,047x = 270,966 × 270,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,047x = 73,422,573,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,422,573,156/127,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,916.62

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