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Finding the Third Proportional to 175,514 and 278,969

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Solution

The third proportional to 175,514 and 278,969 is: 443,404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,514 : 278,969 = 278,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,514/278,969 = 278,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,514x = 278,969 × 278,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,514x = 77,823,702,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,823,702,961/175,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,404.53

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