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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,932 and 272,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,932 and 272,484 is: 422,024.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,932 : 272,484 = 272,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,932/272,484 = 272,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,932x = 272,484 × 272,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,932x = 74,247,530,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,247,530,256/175,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,024.02

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