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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,918 and 272,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,918 and 272,478 is: 422,039.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,918 : 272,478 = 272,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,918/272,478 = 272,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,918x = 272,478 × 272,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,918x = 74,244,260,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244,260,484/175,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,039.02

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