Finding the Third Proportional to 127,334 and 268,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,334 and 268,606 is: 566,613.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,334 : 268,606 = 268,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,334/268,606 = 268,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,334x = 268,606 × 268,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,334x = 72,149,183,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,149,183,236/127,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,613.66
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