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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,922 and 272,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,922 and 272,518 is: 422,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,922 : 272,518 = 272,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,922/272,518 = 272,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,922x = 272,518 × 272,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,922x = 74,266,060,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266,060,324/175,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,153.34

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