Finding the Third Proportional to 127,398 and 276,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,398 and 276,916 is: 601,912.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,398 : 276,916 = 276,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,398/276,916 = 276,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,398x = 276,916 × 276,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,398x = 76,682,471,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,682,471,056/127,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,912.68
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