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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,294 and 277,611

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,294 and 277,611 is: 429,840.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,294 : 277,611 = 277,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,294/277,611 = 277,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,294x = 277,611 × 277,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,294x = 77,067,867,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,067,867,321/179,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,840.75

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