Finding the Third Proportional to 127,710 and 277,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,710 and 277,524 is: 603,081.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,710 : 277,524 = 277,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,710/277,524 = 277,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,710x = 277,524 × 277,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,710x = 77,019,570,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,019,570,576/127,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,081.75
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