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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,884 and 278,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,884 and 278,250 is: 605,416.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,884 : 278,250 = 278,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,884/278,250 = 278,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,884x = 278,250 × 278,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,884x = 77,423,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,423,062,500/127,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,416.33

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