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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,060 and 277,816

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,060 and 277,816 is: 607,443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,060 : 277,816 = 277,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,060/277,816 = 277,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,060x = 277,816 × 277,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,060x = 77,181,729,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,181,729,856/127,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,443.18

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