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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,992 and 278,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,992 and 278,320 is: 605,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,992 : 278,320 = 278,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,992/278,320 = 278,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,992x = 278,320 × 278,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,992x = 77,462,022,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,462,022,400/127,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,209.88

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