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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,832 and 278,734

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,832 and 278,734 is: 607,771.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,832 : 278,734 = 278,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,832/278,734 = 278,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,832x = 278,734 × 278,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,832x = 77,692,642,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,692,642,756/127,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,771.47

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