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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,256 and 272,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,256 and 272,160 is: 420,247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,256 : 272,160 = 272,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,256/272,160 = 272,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,256x = 272,160 × 272,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,256x = 74,071,065,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,071,065,600/176,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,247.06

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