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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,545.13 and 270,118.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,545.13 and 270,118.13 is: 413,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,545.13 : 270,118.13 = 270,118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,545.13/270,118.13 = 270,118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,545.13x = 270,118.13 × 270,118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,545.13x = 72,963,801,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,963,801,453.52/176,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,286.98

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