Finding the Third Proportional to 127,054 and 270,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,054 and 270,992 is: 577,995.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,054 : 270,992 = 270,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,054/270,992 = 270,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,054x = 270,992 × 270,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,054x = 73,436,664,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,436,664,064/127,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,995.69
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