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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,512 and 282,645

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,512 and 282,645 is: 455,172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,512 : 282,645 = 282,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,512/282,645 = 282,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,512x = 282,645 × 282,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,512x = 79,888,196,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888,196,025/175,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,172.27

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