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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,758 and 272,375

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,758 and 272,375 is: 422,103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,758 : 272,375 = 272,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,758/272,375 = 272,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,758x = 272,375 × 272,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,758x = 74,188,140,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,188,140,625/175,758
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,103.92

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