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Finding the Third Proportional to 179,336 and 268,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 179,336 and 268,660 is: 402,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,336 : 268,660 = 268,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,336/268,660 = 268,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,336x = 268,660 × 268,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,336x = 72,178,195,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,178,195,600/179,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,474.66

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