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Finding the Third Proportional to 127,995 and 275,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 127,995 and 275,610 is: 593,467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127,995 : 275,610 = 275,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127,995/275,610 = 275,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127,995x = 275,610 × 275,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127,995x = 75,960,872,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,960,872,100/127,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,467.50

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