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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,075 and 270,385

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,075 and 270,385 is: 417,581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,075 : 270,385 = 270,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,075/270,385 = 270,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,075x = 270,385 × 270,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,075x = 73,108,048,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,108,048,225/175,075
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,581.31

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