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Finding the Third Proportional to 174,984 and 270,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 174,984 and 270,204 is: 417,239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,984 : 270,204 = 270,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,984/270,204 = 270,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,984x = 270,204 × 270,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,984x = 73,010,201,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010,201,616/174,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,239.30

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