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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,874 and 278,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,874 and 278,230 is: 605,376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,874 : 278,230 = 278,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,874/278,230 = 278,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,874x = 278,230 × 278,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,874x = 77,411,932,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,411,932,900/127,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,376.64

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