Finding the Third Proportional to 127,494 and 277,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,494 and 277,344 is: 603,320.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,494 : 277,344 = 277,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,494/277,344 = 277,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,494x = 277,344 × 277,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,494x = 76,919,694,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,919,694,336/127,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,320.11
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