Finding the Third Proportional to 127,998 and 299,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 127,998 and 299,016 is: 698,530.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,998 : 299,016 = 299,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,998/299,016 = 299,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,998x = 299,016 × 299,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,998x = 89,410,568,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,410,568,256/127,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,530.98
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