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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,069 and 270,379

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,069 and 270,379 is: 417,577.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,069 : 270,379 = 270,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,069/270,379 = 270,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,069x = 270,379 × 270,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,069x = 73,104,803,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,104,803,641/175,069
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,577.09

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