Finding the Third Proportional to 127,234 and 276,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,234 and 276,392 is: 600,409.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,234 : 276,392 = 276,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,234/276,392 = 276,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,234x = 276,392 × 276,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,234x = 76,392,537,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,392,537,664/127,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 600,409.78
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