Finding the Third Proportional to 127,230 and 264,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,230 and 264,925 is: 551,640.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,230 : 264,925 = 264,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,230/264,925 = 264,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,230x = 264,925 × 264,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,230x = 70,185,255,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,185,255,625/127,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,640.77
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