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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,740 and 272,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,740 and 272,358 is: 422,094.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,740 : 272,358 = 272,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,740/272,358 = 272,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,740x = 272,358 × 272,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,740x = 74,178,880,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,178,880,164/175,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,094.46

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