Finding the Third Proportional to 127,504 and 269,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,504 and 269,600 is: 570,053.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,504 : 269,600 = 269,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,504/269,600 = 269,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,504x = 269,600 × 269,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,504x = 72,684,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,684,160,000/127,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,053.96
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