Finding the Third Proportional to 127,070 and 276,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,070 and 276,274 is: 600,671.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,070 : 276,274 = 276,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,070/276,274 = 276,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,070x = 276,274 × 276,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,070x = 76,327,323,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,327,323,076/127,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,671.47
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