Finding the Third Proportional to 127,090 and 276,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,090 and 276,312 is: 600,742.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,090 : 276,312 = 276,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,090/276,312 = 276,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,090x = 276,312 × 276,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,090x = 76,348,321,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,348,321,344/127,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,742.16
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