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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,622 and 270,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,622 and 270,237 is: 408,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,622 : 270,237 = 270,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,622/270,237 = 270,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,622x = 270,237 × 270,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,622x = 73,028,036,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,028,036,169/178,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,841.22

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