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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,514 and 264,851

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,514 and 264,851 is: 399,660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514 : 264,851 = 264,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514/264,851 = 264,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514x = 264,851 × 264,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514x = 70,146,052,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,146,052,201/175,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,660.72

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