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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,279 and 268,549

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,279 and 268,549 is: 409,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,279 : 268,549 = 268,549 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,279/268,549 = 268,549/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,279x = 268,549 × 268,549
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,279x = 72,118,565,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,118,565,401/176,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,116.03

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