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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,012 and 264,121.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,012 and 264,121.50 is: 398,602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,012 : 264,121.50 = 264,121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,012/264,121.50 = 264,121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,012x = 264,121.50 × 264,121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,012x = 69,760,166,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,760,166,762.25/175,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,602.19

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