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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,954.50 and 275,349

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,954.50 and 275,349 is: 592,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,954.50 : 275,349 = 275,349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,954.50/275,349 = 275,349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,954.50x = 275,349 × 275,349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,954.50x = 75,817,071,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,817,071,801/127,954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,531.50

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