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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,086 and 275,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,086 and 275,092 is: 595,467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,086 : 275,092 = 275,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,086/275,092 = 275,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,086x = 275,092 × 275,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,086x = 75,675,608,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,675,608,464/127,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,467.70

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