Finding the Third Proportional to 127,068 and 270,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,068 and 270,570 is: 576,133.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,068 : 270,570 = 270,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,068/270,570 = 270,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,068x = 270,570 × 270,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,068x = 73,208,124,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,208,124,900/127,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,133.45
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