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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,136 and 270,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,136 and 270,720 is: 409,126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,136 : 270,720 = 270,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,136/270,720 = 270,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,136x = 270,720 × 270,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,136x = 73,289,318,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,289,318,400/179,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,126.69

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