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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,766 and 272,387

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,766 and 272,387 is: 422,121.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,766 : 272,387 = 272,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,766/272,387 = 272,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,766x = 272,387 × 272,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,766x = 74,194,677,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,194,677,769/175,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,121.90

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