Finding the Third Proportional to 127,644 and 272,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,644 and 272,664 is: 582,445.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,644 : 272,664 = 272,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,644/272,664 = 272,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,644x = 272,664 × 272,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,644x = 74,345,656,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,345,656,896/127,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 582,445.37
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