Finding the Third Proportional to 127,584 and 274,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,584 and 274,668 is: 591,316.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,584 : 274,668 = 274,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,584/274,668 = 274,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,584x = 274,668 × 274,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,584x = 75,442,510,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,442,510,224/127,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,316.39
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