Finding the Third Proportional to 127,354 and 273,502
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,354 and 273,502 is: 587,365.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,354 : 273,502 = 273,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,354/273,502 = 273,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,354x = 273,502 × 273,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,354x = 74,803,344,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,803,344,004/127,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,365.49
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