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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,964 and 270,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,964 and 270,180 is: 417,212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,964 : 270,180 = 270,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,964/270,180 = 270,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,964x = 270,180 × 270,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,964x = 72,997,232,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,997,232,400/174,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,212.87

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