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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,995 and 272,637

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,995 and 272,637 is: 422,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,995 : 272,637 = 272,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,995/272,637 = 272,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,995x = 272,637 × 272,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,995x = 74,330,933,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,330,933,769/175,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,346.85

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