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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,008 and 272,670

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,008 and 272,670 is: 422,417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,008 : 272,670 = 272,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,008/272,670 = 272,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,008x = 272,670 × 272,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,008x = 74,348,928,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,348,928,900/176,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,417.90

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