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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,906 and 270,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,906 and 270,088 is: 417,067.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,906 : 270,088 = 270,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,906/270,088 = 270,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,906x = 270,088 × 270,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,906x = 72,947,527,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,947,527,744/174,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,067.04

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