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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,562 and 278,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,562 and 278,440 is: 607,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,562 : 278,440 = 278,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,562/278,440 = 278,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,562x = 278,440 × 278,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,562x = 77,528,833,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,528,833,600/127,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,773.74

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