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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,855 and 278,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,855 and 278,018 is: 604,544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,855 : 278,018 = 278,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,855/278,018 = 278,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,855x = 278,018 × 278,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,855x = 77,294,008,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,294,008,324/127,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,544.28

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