Finding the Third Proportional to 127,944 and 270,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,944 and 270,650 is: 572,527.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,944 : 270,650 = 270,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,944/270,650 = 270,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,944x = 270,650 × 270,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,944x = 73,251,422,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,251,422,500/127,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,527.22
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