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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,322 and 268,605

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,322 and 268,605 is: 402,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,322 : 268,605 = 268,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,322/268,605 = 268,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,322x = 268,605 × 268,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,322x = 72,148,646,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,148,646,025/179,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,341.30

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