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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,868 and 272,726

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,868 and 272,726 is: 422,927.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,868 : 272,726 = 272,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,868/272,726 = 272,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,868x = 272,726 × 272,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,868x = 74,379,471,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,379,471,076/175,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,927.83

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