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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,004 and 268,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,004 and 268,104 is: 401,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,004 : 268,104 = 268,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,004/268,104 = 268,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,004x = 268,104 × 268,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,004x = 71,879,754,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,879,754,816/179,004
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,553.90

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