Finding the Third Proportional to 127,379 and 267,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,379 and 267,151 is: 560,293.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,379 : 267,151 = 267,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,379/267,151 = 267,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,379x = 267,151 × 267,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,379x = 71,369,656,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,369,656,801/127,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 560,293.74
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