Finding the Third Proportional to 127,271 and 251,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,271 and 251,330 is: 496,317.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,271 : 251,330 = 251,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,271/251,330 = 251,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,271x = 251,330 × 251,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,271x = 63,166,768,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,166,768,900/127,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,317.06
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