Finding the Third Proportional to 127,581 and 278,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,581 and 278,472 is: 607,822.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,581 : 278,472 = 278,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,581/278,472 = 278,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,581x = 278,472 × 278,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,581x = 77,546,654,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,546,654,784/127,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,822.91
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