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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,738 and 272,346

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,738 and 272,346 is: 422,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,738 : 272,346 = 272,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,738/272,346 = 272,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,738x = 272,346 × 272,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,738x = 74,172,343,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,172,343,716/175,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,062.07

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