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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,514 and 272,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,514 and 272,267 is: 422,355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514 : 272,267 = 272,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514/272,267 = 272,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514x = 272,267 × 272,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514x = 74,129,319,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,129,319,289/175,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,355.59

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