Finding the Third Proportional to 127,752 and 263,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,752 and 263,704 is: 544,334.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,752 : 263,704 = 263,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,752/263,704 = 263,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,752x = 263,704 × 263,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,752x = 69,539,799,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,539,799,616/127,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,334.33
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