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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,086 and 275,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,086 and 275,094 is: 595,476.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,086 : 275,094 = 275,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,086/275,094 = 275,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,086x = 275,094 × 275,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,086x = 75,676,708,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,676,708,836/127,086
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,476.36

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