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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,748 and 272,361

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,748 and 272,361 is: 422,084.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,748 : 272,361 = 272,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,748/272,361 = 272,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,748x = 272,361 × 272,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,748x = 74,180,514,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,180,514,321/175,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,084.54

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