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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,803 and 272,049

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,803 and 272,049 is: 420,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,803 : 272,049 = 272,049 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,803/272,049 = 272,049/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,803x = 272,049 × 272,049
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,803x = 74,010,658,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,010,658,401/175,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,986.32

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