Finding the Third Proportional to 127,692 and 277,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,692 and 277,776 is: 604,262.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,692 : 277,776 = 277,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,692/277,776 = 277,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,692x = 277,776 × 277,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,692x = 77,159,506,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,159,506,176/127,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,262.65
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