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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,713 and 267,705

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,713 and 267,705 is: 407,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,713 : 267,705 = 267,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,713/267,705 = 267,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,713x = 267,705 × 267,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,713x = 71,665,967,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,665,967,025/175,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,858.08

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