Finding the Third Proportional to 127,088 and 275,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,088 and 275,100 is: 595,492.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,088 : 275,100 = 275,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,088/275,100 = 275,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,088x = 275,100 × 275,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,088x = 75,680,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,680,010,000/127,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,492.97
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