Finding the Third Proportional to 127,073 and 295,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,073 and 295,443 is: 686,900.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,073 : 295,443 = 295,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,073/295,443 = 295,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,073x = 295,443 × 295,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,073x = 87,286,566,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,286,566,249/127,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,900.96
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