Finding the Third Proportional to 127,194 and 276,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,194 and 276,258 is: 600,016.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,194 : 276,258 = 276,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,194/276,258 = 276,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,194x = 276,258 × 276,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,194x = 76,318,482,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,318,482,564/127,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,016.37
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