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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,896 and 272,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,896 and 272,754 is: 422,947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,896 : 272,754 = 272,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,896/272,754 = 272,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,896x = 272,754 × 272,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,896x = 74,394,744,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,394,744,516/175,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,947.34

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