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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,232 and 355,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,232 and 355,860 is: 465,178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,232 : 355,860 = 355,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,232/355,860 = 355,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,232x = 355,860 × 355,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,232x = 126,636,339,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,636,339,600/272,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,178.01

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