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Finding the Third Proportional to 178,252 and 278,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 178,252 and 278,315 is: 434,549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,252 : 278,315 = 278,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,252/278,315 = 278,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,252x = 278,315 × 278,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,252x = 77,459,239,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,459,239,225/178,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,549.06

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