Finding the Third Proportional to 127,754 and 268,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,754 and 268,750 is: 565,356.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,754 : 268,750 = 268,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,754/268,750 = 268,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,754x = 268,750 × 268,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,754x = 72,226,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,226,562,500/127,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,356.56
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