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Finding the Third Proportional to 176,279.63 and 268,548.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 176,279.63 and 268,548.75 is: 409,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,279.63 : 268,548.75 = 268,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,279.63/268,548.75 = 268,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,279.63x = 268,548.75 × 268,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,279.63x = 72,118,431,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,118,431,126.56/176,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,113.82

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