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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,524 and 264,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,524 and 264,524 is: 398,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,524 : 264,524 = 264,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,524/264,524 = 264,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,524x = 264,524 × 264,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,524x = 69,972,946,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,972,946,576/175,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,651.73

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