Finding the Third Proportional to 127,053 and 276,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,053 and 276,248 is: 600,638.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,053 : 276,248 = 276,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,053/276,248 = 276,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,053x = 276,248 × 276,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,053x = 76,312,957,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,312,957,504/127,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,638.77
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