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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,736 and 272,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,736 and 272,344 is: 422,060.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,736 : 272,344 = 272,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,736/272,344 = 272,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,736x = 272,344 × 272,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,736x = 74,171,254,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,171,254,336/175,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,060.67

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