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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,832 and 277,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,832 and 277,752 is: 603,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,832 : 277,752 = 277,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,832/277,752 = 277,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,832x = 277,752 × 277,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,832x = 77,146,173,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146,173,504/127,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,496.57

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