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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,503 and 272,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,503 and 272,250 is: 422,329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,503 : 272,250 = 272,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,503/272,250 = 272,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,503x = 272,250 × 272,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,503x = 74,120,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,120,062,500/175,503
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,329.32

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