Finding the Third Proportional to 127,145 and 276,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,145 and 276,430 is: 600,995.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,145 : 276,430 = 276,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,145/276,430 = 276,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,145x = 276,430 × 276,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,145x = 76,413,544,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,413,544,900/127,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,995.28
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