Finding the Third Proportional to 127,332 and 268,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,332 and 268,602 is: 566,605.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,332 : 268,602 = 268,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,332/268,602 = 268,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,332x = 268,602 × 268,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,332x = 72,147,034,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,147,034,404/127,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,605.68
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