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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,868 and 272,489

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,868 and 272,489 is: 422,193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,868 : 272,489 = 272,489 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,868/272,489 = 272,489/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,868x = 272,489 × 272,489
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,868x = 74,250,255,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250,255,121/175,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,193.09

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