Finding the Third Proportional to 127,232 and 276,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,232 and 276,334 is: 600,167.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,232 : 276,334 = 276,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,232/276,334 = 276,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,232x = 276,334 × 276,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,232x = 76,360,479,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,360,479,556/127,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,167.25
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