Finding the Third Proportional to 127,369.97 and 260,270.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,369.97 and 260,270.09 is: 531,840.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,369.97 : 260,270.09 = 260,270.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,369.97/260,270.09 = 260,270.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,369.97x = 260,270.09 × 260,270.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,369.97x = 67,740,517,633.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,740,517,633.91/127,369.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,840.58
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