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Finding the Third Proportional to 173,230 and 270,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 173,230 and 270,784 is: 423,275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,230 : 270,784 = 270,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,230/270,784 = 270,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,230x = 270,784 × 270,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,230x = 73,323,974,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,323,974,656/173,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,275.27

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