Finding the Third Proportional to 127,598 and 274,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,598 and 274,694 is: 591,363.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,598 : 274,694 = 274,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,598/274,694 = 274,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,598x = 274,694 × 274,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,598x = 75,456,793,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,456,793,636/127,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,363.45
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