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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,253 and 260,469

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,253 and 260,469 is: 378,482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,253 : 260,469 = 260,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,253/260,469 = 260,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,253x = 260,469 × 260,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,253x = 67,844,099,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,844,099,961/179,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,482.37

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