Finding the Third Proportional to 127,744 and 263,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,744 and 263,688 is: 544,302.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,744 : 263,688 = 263,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,744/263,688 = 263,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,744x = 263,688 × 263,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,744x = 69,531,361,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,531,361,344/127,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,302.37
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