Finding the Third Proportional to 127,528 and 278,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,528 and 278,370 is: 607,630.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,528 : 278,370 = 278,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,528/278,370 = 278,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,528x = 278,370 × 278,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,528x = 77,489,856,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,489,856,900/127,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,630.14
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