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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,509 and 280,182

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,509 and 280,182 is: 615,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,509 : 280,182 = 280,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,509/280,182 = 280,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,509x = 280,182 × 280,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,509x = 78,501,953,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,501,953,124/127,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,658.13

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