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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,012 and 262,463

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,012 and 262,463 is: 393,612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,012 : 262,463 = 262,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,012/262,463 = 262,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,012x = 262,463 × 262,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,012x = 68,886,826,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,886,826,369/175,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,612.02

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