Finding the Third Proportional to 127,957 and 275,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,957 and 275,355 is: 592,545.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,957 : 275,355 = 275,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,957/275,355 = 275,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,957x = 275,355 × 275,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,957x = 75,820,376,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,820,376,025/127,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,545.75
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