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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,198 and 270,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,198 and 270,575 is: 417,874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,198 : 270,575 = 270,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,198/270,575 = 270,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,198x = 270,575 × 270,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,198x = 73,210,830,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,210,830,625/175,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,874.81

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