Finding the Third Proportional to 127,377 and 269,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,377 and 269,925 is: 571,998.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,377 : 269,925 = 269,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,377/269,925 = 269,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,377x = 269,925 × 269,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,377x = 72,859,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,859,505,625/127,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,998.91
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