Finding the Third Proportional to 127,734 and 274,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,734 and 274,452 is: 589,693.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,734 : 274,452 = 274,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,734/274,452 = 274,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,734x = 274,452 × 274,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,734x = 75,323,900,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,323,900,304/127,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,693.43
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