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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,813 and 272,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,813 and 272,406 is: 422,067.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,813 : 272,406 = 272,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,813/272,406 = 272,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,813x = 272,406 × 272,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,813x = 74,205,028,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,205,028,836/175,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,067.93

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