Finding the Third Proportional to 127,341 and 274,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,341 and 274,851 is: 593,234.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,341 : 274,851 = 274,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,341/274,851 = 274,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,341x = 274,851 × 274,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,341x = 75,543,072,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,543,072,201/127,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,234.48
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