Finding the Third Proportional to 127,422 and 276,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,422 and 276,996 is: 602,147.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,422 : 276,996 = 276,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,422/276,996 = 276,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,422x = 276,996 × 276,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,422x = 76,726,784,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,726,784,016/127,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,147.07
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