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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,312 and 272,529

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,312 and 272,529 is: 418,877.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,312 : 272,529 = 272,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,312/272,529 = 272,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,312x = 272,529 × 272,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,312x = 74,272,055,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,272,055,841/177,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,877.77

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