Finding the Third Proportional to 127,152 and 276,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,152 and 276,154 is: 599,762.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,152 : 276,154 = 276,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,152/276,154 = 276,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,152x = 276,154 × 276,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,152x = 76,261,031,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,261,031,716/127,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,762.74
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