Finding the Third Proportional to 127,096 and 276,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,096 and 276,328 is: 600,783.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,096 : 276,328 = 276,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,096/276,328 = 276,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,096x = 276,328 × 276,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,096x = 76,357,163,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,357,163,584/127,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,783.37
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