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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,870 and 272,729

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,870 and 272,729 is: 422,932.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,870 : 272,729 = 272,729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,870/272,729 = 272,729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,870x = 272,729 × 272,729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,870x = 74,381,107,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,381,107,441/175,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,932.32

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