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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,955.50 and 275,351

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,955.50 and 275,351 is: 592,535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,955.50 : 275,351 = 275,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,955.50/275,351 = 275,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,955.50x = 275,351 × 275,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,955.50x = 75,818,173,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,818,173,201/127,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,535.48

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