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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,710 and 278,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,710 and 278,748 is: 608,413.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,710 : 278,748 = 278,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,710/278,748 = 278,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,710x = 278,748 × 278,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,710x = 77,700,447,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,700,447,504/127,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,413.18

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