Finding the Third Proportional to 127,048 and 268,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,048 and 268,191 is: 566,135.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,048 : 268,191 = 268,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,048/268,191 = 268,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,048x = 268,191 × 268,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,048x = 71,926,412,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,926,412,481/127,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,135.73
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