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Finding the Third Proportional to 177,901 and 275,163

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Solution

The third proportional to 177,901 and 275,163 is: 425,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,901 : 275,163 = 275,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,901/275,163 = 275,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,901x = 275,163 × 275,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,901x = 75,714,676,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,714,676,569/177,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,600.06

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