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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,538.81 and 264,858.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,538.81 and 264,858.19 is: 399,625.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,538.81 : 264,858.19 = 264,858.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,538.81/264,858.19 = 264,858.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,538.81x = 264,858.19 × 264,858.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,538.81x = 70,149,859,485.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,149,859,485.79/175,538.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,625.92

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