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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,910 and 270,094

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,910 and 270,094 is: 417,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,910 : 270,094 = 270,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,910/270,094 = 270,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,910x = 270,094 × 270,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,910x = 72,950,768,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,950,768,836/174,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,076.03

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