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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,869.50 and 270,470.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,869.50 and 270,470.50 is: 413,606.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,869.50 : 270,470.50 = 270,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,869.50/270,470.50 = 270,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,869.50x = 270,470.50 × 270,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,869.50x = 73,154,291,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,154,291,370.25/176,869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,606.03

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