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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,906 and 270,089

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,906 and 270,089 is: 417,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,906 : 270,089 = 270,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,906/270,089 = 270,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,906x = 270,089 × 270,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,906x = 72,948,067,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,948,067,921/174,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,070.13

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