Finding the Third Proportional to 127,872 and 274,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,872 and 274,560 is: 589,520.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,872 : 274,560 = 274,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,872/274,560 = 274,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,872x = 274,560 × 274,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,872x = 75,383,193,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,383,193,600/127,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,520.72
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